{3:30 minutes to read} In Part 1 of this article, we looked at the initial ruling dismissing a complaint brought by the estate of a woman murdered by her supervisor. The plaintiff chose to appeal the decision. Part 2 discusses the results of that appeal.
{4:36 minutes to read} There are times when an employer may seek to hire an intern without compensation. On the surface, it would appear to be a mutually beneficial quid pro quo arrangement which allows an employer to hire a student to work for free and provides a student with working experience in a field related to that student’s desired career path. However, as mutually attractive as such arrangements may appear to be, this type of arrangement can cause significant problems for an employer who enters into it blindly.
{2:54 minutes to read} One of the greatest legal pitfalls facing employees can start at square 1 — the employment application.
It is improper for an employment application to include any of the following inquiries:
{2:54 minutes to read} To some employers, a handbook serves the primary purpose of informing employees of their
{2:24 minutes to read} While a loyal employee can be a valuable asset to a company, a former employee, especially one who departs on unpleasant terms, can be a significant threat.