Some employers require employees to sign agreements in which they consent to submit any employment-related disputes to binding arbitration in stead of filing a lawsuit or a charge. I know I've written about the is … [Read More...]
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This Employer Got In Trouble For Changing an Employee’s Shift…
Does your organization require employees to work in shifts? Many do. Can you hire an employee in one shift and later ask the employee to work another shift? Generally speaking, yes. Wait. Generally speaking? What … [Read More...]
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Thou Shalt Not Retaliate Against Thine Employees—Ever!!
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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?
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