Employers are facing some of their greatest challenges ever in learning how to contend with unexpected business crises. Many were forced to furlough employees quickly...
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Tips for Work Share Program Success
As an alternative to complete lay-offs, many states (including Arizona and Colorado) offer employers a “Work Share” program. Also known as “Shared Work” or “short-time...
Employee Prevails in Defamation Suit Against Current Employer
In an unusual decision, a jury has awarded an Ohio nurse $2 million in a defamation suit against her employer. Wayt v. Community Health Sys....
Court Dismisses Claim for Employer’s Remote Wiping of Employee’s Cellphone
A Texas federal court recently dismissed the claim of a former salesperson whose employer remotely wiped his cellphone after his termination. Rajaee v. Design Tech...
Termination Letter Comes Back to Haunt Employer
Making the decision to terminate the employment relationship and conducting the termination meeting are two of the most difficult responsibilities managers have. No termination is...
OSHA Sets Procedures for Investigating Retaliation Complaints from Dodd-Frank Whistleblowers
On April 3, 2014, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an interim final rule setting out its procedures for investigating retaliation complaints brought...
Updated Colorado Unemployment Form Raises Questions
Recently, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) updated the form it sends to employers when a former employee files for unemployment benefits, titled...
Employers Change Their Approach to Workplace Romance
Workplace romances are uneasy situations for employers at best. At worst, they can lead to legal challenges. Although no employer wants to meddle in its...
Record Overpayments Prompt Penalties for Employers and Their Unemployment Vendors
Due to the number of unemployment overpayments recorded nationwide, the federal government has mandated state agencies to levy significant penalties on employers and their agents...
Wyoming Employers: Respond on Time to Unemployment Claims
Beginning July 1, 2013, Wyoming employers will have a new incentive to respond in a timely fashion to unemployment claims. Senate Bill 73 amends the...