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Protecting Employee Data Beyond U.S. Borders
Here’s a timely article given the Edward Snowden debacle around data leaks from the desk of Fisher & Phillips on the importance of protecting employee data; in this case for companies with international ties. Yes, the article focuses on international employee data, but the topic of general data protection needs to be on the forefront […]
Recent DOMA Ruling Means Companies Should Review Their FMLA Policies
The legal definition of “spouse”, under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act has forever changed as the result of a recent ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in a case involving the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The nation’s highest court has ruled that it is not constitutional to define marriage […]
A Cautionary Tale: Employer Mandated Tip Sharing Practices
A recent decision by the New York Court of Appeals in a case involving Starbucks Coffee Company has focused fresh attention on the kind of issues that can crop up with employer-mandated tip-sharing arrangements. The court’s ruling stemmed from two lawsuits filed against the global coffeehouse giant in 2008 over the manner in which the […]
Infographic: Employees Exempt From Both Minimum and Overtime Pay
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Infographic: FLSA Wage and Hour Laws
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Can Employers Hold Employees Responsible for What They Say On Facebook?
Can you fire an employee who makes a derogatory comment about his or her work environment on Facebook or other social media site? The answer, it turns out, depends on the circumstances. In some cases, the National Labor Relations Board has held that an employer has the right to…
Employment At Will Does Not Give You a Pass To Fire Employees Indiscriminately
Most states allow companies to hire employees on an “at will” basis. Basically, that means as an employer, you do not need to have any really valid reason to fire an employee. In fact, unless you have an explicit policy stating that you will fire employees only for specific reasons, you are under no…
Common Employer Misconceptions About The FLSA That Can Get You Into Trouble
Attorney John E Thompson has pulled together a great list of the most prevalent misconceptions that employers have about the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, (FLSA); pulled from the article, “FLSA Famous Last Words”: “Salaried Employees Don’t Have To Be Paid Overtime”…
Are You Responsible For The Inappropriate Behavior Of Your Vendors?
What do you do when a vendor who is on your premises to provide a service, such as a vendor that delivers office supplies, or a training consultant hired to provide services to your organization, causes problems in your workplace? Most employers may take the position that because the vendor…
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