The economy is now in recovery mode, but it may not be long ago that employers asked workers to make sacrifices. It could come in a variety of familiar forms, some of which are not legal. In other words, some employers intentionally or unintentionally broke employment...
Month: April 2021
Is it good business to appeal a court decision?
Business litigation can be complex and expensive. It may also be doubly frustrating if the final decision is not satisfactory. Losing a court case can mean a substantial financial loss due to the court decision’s impact on the business with additional related...
Appeals Court says incarceration statistics do not impact hiring practices
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in September of 2020 that national statistics on the racial makeup of felons incarcerated had no bearing on a tech company's hiring practices. The proposed class-action claimed that Black people are incarcerated at a...
Issues to weigh if employees are not ready to work on-site
Businesses with non-essential employees are reopening or bringing staff back into the workplace. Ideally, this draws upon guidance from local and state governments, as well as recommendations from Occupational Safety Health Administration, the Centers for Disease...
Retaliation is common for those who filed harassment claims
There have been many positive changes since the #MeToo movement highlighted inappropriate behavior in the workplace. Sadly, this heightened awareness still does not always translate into accountability. This is according to a new study administered by the National...
How to deal with business litigation
Those who own a business long enough will likely find themselves facing potential business litigation. The reasons can be a vendor who does not honor a contract, a disagreement with a partner, a client who is unhappy with their services or products, or a dispute with...