It goes without saying that employers who allow sexual harassment or battery in their workplace are asking for trouble, right? It goes without saying that an employer who ignores complaints of sexual harassment or … [Read More...]
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Sexual Harassment and Battery Are NOT What the Doctor (Or The Courts) Ordered
When Your Employee Can’t Work–But Still Wants the Job Back…
Have you ever had an employee that can't come back to work, but wants their job back, anyway? We hear all the time about employees out on FMLA leave or leave under the ADA are entitled to job protection--but that's … [Read More...]
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Thou Shalt Not Retaliate Against Thine Employees—Ever!!
Many employers are aware that they are not supposed to discriminate against employees belonging to certain classes protected by statute. A number of employers have also found themselves defending charges or lawsuits … [Read More...]
Severance Agreements and the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act
As promised, this week The Emplawyerologist will devote its time to the special rules that apply to severance agreements offered to employees over 40. The Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA), which is part … [Read More...]
Can You Be Liable for an Independent Contractor’s Injuries?
The beauty of outsourcing work to independent contractors is that you get the benefit of the services and no responsibilities, except for timely payment, right? While you might need workers' compensation insurance … [Read More...]