Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to either mediation or arbitration, which provide alternatives to litigation. ADR, by comparison to traditional litigation, can sometimes be a less expensive, less risky means…
A plumbing company, a mechanist, and a landscaper are all down on their luck. It sounds like the beginning of an excellent “dad joke?” But these companies reported symptoms of…
If you’re already committed to a full-fledged investigation for employee misconduct, we’ve got you covered on procedure and best practices for employee workplace searches. But merely suspecting wrongdoing before the…
Good work culture tops most employees’ wish lists (and most employers’, too), increasingly so in a time when employers must compete with each other by offering remote jobs, freelancing, and…
Employment at will—the right to terminate a work relationship for any reason or no reason at all—is a state law concept structured to give both businesses and workers flexibility and…
Company searches of employee space and property are sometimes necessary to preserve safety, workplace confidentiality, and other important company policies. Employers often wonder what is fair game for a search…
There are as many types of employment agreements as there are industries. A machinist, a college professor, and a non-profit director will all have unique contracts specific to their vocation….
It appears new cases of sexual harassment have been uncovered weekly—or daily—during the past few months. This trend testifies to a revolution in reporting workplace misconduct, which is itself part…
Wise employers invest in human capital, and valuable employees with in-demand skills can be found the world over. Your next key employee might hail from Akron, Ohio or Belgium –…