Job Reference Immunity Policy: Do You Need One?

Job Reference Immunity Policy: Do You Need One?

Many businesses have initiated a Job Reference Immunity policy, restricting the nature of information that may be provided about current and former employees to third parties. While it is at times tempting to feel obligated to provide detailed information regarding a...
Top 5 Employee Handbook Policies to Revisit

Top 5 Employee Handbook Policies to Revisit

Every business should consider providing or updating their company employee handbooks to reflect current trends that are highly relevant in today’s workplace. The perception that employee handbooks are bland stacks of standard policies lead some employers to become...
Maintain and Protect Employment Records

Maintain and Protect Employment Records

Time for a little spring cleaning? It’s not just something to do at home; businesses need to periodically go through their files to maintain and protect employment records. So, what items should be left in an employee’s personnel file? For how long should they...
Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

It’s not something any employer wants to deal with, but sometimes businesses need to reduce the size of their workforce. The layoff process can be done in a way that minimizes litigation risks. On the other hand, if not done properly, employers can quickly...
Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work

Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work

Banning cell phones and audio/video recordings at work are issues that have been the subject of recent litigation, such as in December of 2015 when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Whole Foods Market could not ban employees from secretly recording...
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