A recent decision of the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals provides both a cautionary tale and guidance for owners of S corporations that receive significant
The topic of unpaid internships has recently received significant attention in the news and from government agencies. In February 2012, the New York Times reported
Moving from one employer to another is often an exciting time for many employees. The last thing most employees need when joining a new employer
EEOC Issues New Guidelines on Conducting Criminal Background Checks on Employees Employers are increasingly viewing and conducting criminal background checks of employees. Many employers conduct
On April 17, 2012, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals enjoined the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) from enforcing its notice posting rule (the “Rule”).
A recent case decided by the Minnesota Court of Appeals stresses the difficulties in prevailing in litigation asserting the misappropriation of trade secrets. In C.G.H.,
The United States Department of Labor (“US DOL”) is increasing scrutiny on employers who classify certain individuals as independent contractors through a partnership with the
Many employers are tempted to charge an employee or deduct an employee’s wages for the cost of a uniform. Prior to passing the cost of
Many employers who have delayed new hiring over the past few years may be less familiar with some practices either required or advisable upon the
A recent case decided by Judge David Doty highlights important pitfalls for companies to avoid in authorizing employee access to confidential and proprietary information. In
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