It is never easy being an employer when it comes to issues at the intersection of employees and medical issues. But at least many of these issues are based on statutes and regulations, which (more or less) outline an employer’s responsibilities.
But a recently dismissed claim against an employer by a doctor and his medical practice
President John F. Kennedy
Smart employers make it a point to use time to their advantage by limiting the statutes of limitations for filing employment-related lawsuits. Statute of limitations require a plaintiff/employee to file a lawsuit within a specified time frame. But like any
I was recently discussing the role exit interviews should have for employers with a group of HR professionals. Their focus had generally been on what the employer can learn from the departing employee and how this insight could improve the overall operation-side of the business.
In theory, I don’t disagree with having a genuine
Attorney Robert D. Brown, Jr. of the Gibbons law firm has a great write-up about a recent dismissal of an employee’s discrimination claim. The dismissal was granted after the plaintiff destroyed certain computer related evidence. See How a Case Can Crash and Burn: Why a Litigant Should Not Set Afire a Computer After It Crashes
Divorce can be a horrendous process for those directly involved. But it can also be challenging for employers who are inadvertently dragged into divorce proceedings. This is because a company’s interests are increasingly put at risks as digital evidence in the form of text messaging or emails becomes “Exhibit A” in divorce trials.
In this
Vacations and the weekends – it’s what we often work for. But what happens when a termination ends the work and there is unused vacation time?
A number of employers have been updating their employee handbooks and policies. In doing so, these employers often raise questions about both vacation pay and severance packages. More specifically
A lawsuit, Friedrich v Marvel Entertainment (PDF), filed by a former employee claiming ownership rights to intellectual property was recently dismissed in favor of the employer.
This suit also provides valuable lessons for employers about the importance of securing ownership rights in intellectual property created by employees and independent contractors, and making sure that
On February 6, 2012 I had the opportunity to speak to human resource professionals about legal issues at the intersection of social media and employment law. This HR group is lead by the B2B Connection and its president Gail Sanderson. A special thanks is also owed to Molly DiBianca over at the Delaware Employment Law
Even now email continues to have an “informal” character, business transactions occurring over email thread may, in certain circumstances, create a binding contract.
With this in mind, companies can avoid significant expense in relation to unintended contract obligations and litigation by simply addressing how their employees – especially those in sales or purchasing – conduct
A meaningful analogy can be made between the this year’s eventual Super Bowl winner and a company successfully responding to an allegation of sexual harassment.
Consider for example that according to research (WSJ subscription required) the most defining and critical plays of a professional football game come down to success on first down. More specifically