The world has changed, and therefore the workplace -- and employers' obligations-- has along with it. People can now decide whether they want to identify as male, female or a number of other non-binary variants. As … [Read More...]
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You manage a team of employees. Your team plays a significant role in ensuring that the company's operations proceed smoothly. An emergency arises, and you need to send people from your team to identify and address … [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...]