It is that time of year again; are you ready for your holiday party? An office holiday party is a great way to generate team spirit, a collegial atmosphere and show appreciation for your staff. However, hosting a large event carries some liability risks such as alcohol-related incidents and claims of sexual and other harassment. [...]
“Compliance” and “enforcement” are the catchwords of the Obama Administration. U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis recently declared: I am committed to the vigorous enforcement of our laws and will make use of the full weight of my authority to find and prosecute violators… under my tenure, the Department of Labor will be marked [...]
Last month’s Tip of the Month focused on the importance of protecting workplace computers. Now let’s venture to the Internet. With more Americans writing, commenting, and posting pictures and videos about their lives (including their work lives) on Internet sites such as Facebook and MySpace, employers need to be aware of the impact such activities [...]
Protecting Company Computers Do you provide computers for your employees? Almost everyone does. If so, your employees have access to your company’s most critical data. Are you protecting it? Here are a few tips for how you can protect your company: Have a policy in your handbook clearly stating that the computer and all its [...]
Summer is a great time to play. Company softball teams, volleyball games and the Company picnic are great morale boosters, but what if an employee gets hurt? Is the employee covered by workers’ compensation? What if alcohol is served and that led to the injury? While the answers depend on the particulars, including local law, [...]