October 3, 2016
Arbitration clauses in contracts are becoming increasingly popular, and they often place consumers at a disadvantage, a subject we covered in “The ‘fine print’ and arbitration […]
August 25, 2016
While the words that comprise a contract spell out its terms, sometimes the parties’ actions can override the words. This was the result in a case […]
August 18, 2016
The New York Times recently carried an article about how jury trials are vanishing. While the focus of the article is on criminal trials, fewer civil […]
August 10, 2016
The New York Times editorial board didn’t spare any words in its criticism of North Carolina’s attempt to control access to the voting booth. Here’s the […]
May 26, 2016
The Obama administration unveiled a new rule Wednesday that will make millions of middle-income workers eligible for overtime pay, a move that delivers a long-sought victory for labor […]
March 3, 2016
Not everyone does it well, but for the sake of your company—and your employees—learning how to terminate someone’s employment is an important skill to learn. No, […]
February 21, 2016
People joke about the “fine print” in contracts, but often the fine print is no laughing matter, especially when it comes to arbitration clauses. If arbitration […]
October 15, 2015
The State of Ohio is moving toward passing a bill that would make it legal for companies in the private sector to favor veterans and their […]
March 21, 2015
It is imperative that you stay compliant with the law as an employer. Stay on top of sick day laws with these tips and information.
March 14, 2015
Breach of an express or implied employment contract is grounds for a wrongful discharge lawsuit.
March 7, 2015
Defamation lawsuits have merits when an employer knowingly makes false factual statements as a bad reference given for a former employee.
March 1, 2015
In 1938, led by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the United States government passed the Fair Labor Standards Act. The FLSA introduced the standard working regulations for […]