Employment Law
30th June 2016
Understanding Corporate Investigations
Corporate investigations play a key role in today’s business landscape. Employment attorneys assist corporations with internal investigations when there are claims of corporate wrongdoing. Plaintiffs are filing an increasing number of claims against corporations in the current business climate. Internal […]
Non-compete clauses protect businesses when they lose employees who may go on to participate in business activities that create new competition. Preventing employees from competing with their former employers or soliciting their customers is a necessity in many industries. Employers […]
Employee wages and hours are important issues that must be addressed by all businesses. There are state and federal laws in place that govern workplace wages and hours. But these laws have changed over time, and many business owners don’t […]
Employment Law
24th March 2016
Your Employee Handbook is Only as Effective as Your Employee Training
The success of any business depends on the training and development of its individual members. When your organization’s objectives, standards of practice, and processes are clearly outlined to employees and management, you maximize productivity and prevent unwanted issues. A company […]
Corporate Compliance , EEOC , Employment Law
25th February 2016
Why Your Business Needs an Employee Handbook
Employee handbooks may not be the first thing that comes to mind when launching a new business or growing an existing one. Many businesses overlook the importance of creating and updating their employee handbooks and put themselves at risk for […]
Employment Law
28th January 2016
3 Lawsuits Your Business Could Face When You Don’t Have an Employment Attorney
Employment attorneys provide a wide range of services that protect businesses just like yours. Business owners hire employment attorneys as a long-term investment in the growth and success of their businesses. An employment attorney provides an invaluable service that protects […]
Employment Law
20th August 2015
Employees Seek Pay for Checking Emails After-Hours
Hold the iPhone —a recent lawsuit by a group of Chicago police officers should have employers on high alert—at least those who permit, officially or not, non-exempt employees to do anything business-related on a mobile device. Read More…
EEOC
11th August 2015
Keep Your EEOC Records
Is your company aware that federal regulations require that employers retain certain personnel and employment records related to its selection procedures? A recent lawsuit by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) underscores not only that these record-keeping requirements exist, but […]