Earlier in the week we discussed policies and procedures that should be in place to deal with end of year employee departures. Companies should also consider a number of other HR related issues as the year draws to a […]
Generally, many employees will wait to move to another employer until after they have received any year end bonuses or commissions they are due. We are all familiar with stories where a top producer bolts after they get their end […]
Many businesses have workplace dating policies in order to address potential conflicts of interest situations or sexual harassment claims. Another reason to consider having a policy is in the event of a relationship where one or both of the participants is married. […]
I’ve seen a few employee handbooks in my time, but nothing quite like the 1943 Disney handbook, which is filled with a number of illustrations as one might expect and some blatant sexism along the way. It’s kind of […]
It recently came to light that two Merrill Lynch executives were fired and paid approximately $11 million in exchange for signing a non-compete and release agreements. Some were outraged about the payment considering the current plight of BofA and […]
Over the last few weeks we’ve discussed some key components in employment contracts including venue and jury trial waivers. Another key provision is choice of law. As was discussed in the Sam Adams case, choice of law was critical because it […]
Last week, Baylor Healthcare System made employment waves in Texas when it announced it would no longer be hiring individuals that smoked. There is no prohibition that, as of yet, would prevent an employer from hiring or even firing […]
Employers should always be careful and cognizant of venue provisions in their employment agreements. Many employers will simply include a venue provision making venue mandatory where the home office or headquarters is located, but this doesn’t always make sense […]
To Jury or Not to Jury It is always interesting to hear people talk about the runaway jury and risks of letting a jury determine the fate of a business/employer. Most jury members, like most people, are not employers but are employees. It’s a fair statement […]
Many Texas employer have policies that prevent their employees from keeping their guns in employee parking areas. As of yesterday, employees who have conceal carry licenses in the state of Texas can keep their guns in their cars as […]
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