The next several weeks will be seemingly devoted to our nation’s largest retailer, second-largest corporation and largest private employer. In case you have not guessed, or if you missed last week’s post (you can click here if you did) that distinction goes to Wal-Mart. Now, we are not going to be appraising Wal-Mart’s general business […]
Can You Be Held Responsible for Your Telecommuting Employees’ Safety?
Last week we established employers might have to allow an employee to telecommute as a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). (Click here if you missed it.) What happens then? It’s the employee’s home and not your premises. Your employee asked to work from home. You are not responsible for that employee’s safety, […]
Are Student Athletes “Employees”??
Since we have been talking about hefty topics like the NLRB/NLRA and other such employment matters, I thought this week we could lighten things up a bit. So here we go. This post is probably the closest you will ever see me get to talking football — or any sport, for that matter! In March, […]
Does Having Employment Practices Liability Insurance Mean No More Worries About Employment Laws?
Suppose after reading last week’s post (click here if you missed it) you decide to purchase Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). While your EPLI may go a long way toward providing you some peace of mind in this area, are you now free to ignore all employment-related laws? EPLI is certainly one tool that you as an […]