At this time of year, you’re probably thinking about, if not already planning, this year’s company holiday party. While the economy may have limited your plans, some celebration will still probably occur. Before you go too far, have you taken a look at your social media / Internet publication policies – or lack thereof? If [...]
The National Football League regular season kicked off on September 9th, with 27.5 million viewers tuning in to watch the Minnesota Vikings take on Super Bowl Champions the New Orleans Saints. While the NFL coaches analyze team playbooks, millions of fans analyze statistics for their fantasy players. According to USA Today, 37 million people spend [...]
Many employers choose to offer flexible work schedules to their employees. This flexibility allows some employees to telecommute from home. It can also save employers on office space and the emotional wear and tear on employees. Employees may be eager for the chance to commute to their basement office instead of spending hours in the [...]
As ESPN just discovered, your explanation of why you discharged someone could land you in court. When Brooke Hundley, a 22-year-old female production assistant, admitted to an affair with baseball commentator and former Mets GM, Steve Philips, ESPN fired her for what the company called “misconduct.” ESPN went on to tell the press that Hundley’s [...]
Would you expect a speeding ticket for doing 56 in a 55? Well, if the wage and hour investigators were handling traffic violations, you might even expect jail time. In recent months, we have seen a tremendous increase in claims involving wage and hour violations. When wage and hour investigators conduct an audit, they can [...]