By Roger L. Grandgenett II and Sandra C. Ketner So you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot? There are still plenty of opportunities to win big in the next few … Read more
See No Overtime, Hear No Overtime, Pay No Overtime
By Eric B. Meyer Like many other employers, you’ve got a handbook policy that says that non-exempt employees cannot work overtime unless they obtain prior … Read more
Last Word: Hey, Job Candidates – If It’s in the Public Domain, It’s Fair Game
Here’s something to remember about our always-connected Internet age: People are addicted to social media — and that addiction can have some … Read more
NLRB Rules That Employees Can Legally Record Most Workplace Conversations
By Eric B. Meyer There was a time when a secret recording in the workplace implied an expectation of privacy in whatever conversation was recorded. But, … Read more
Dumb HR Policies That Simply Drive Employees Crazy
Editor’s Note: It’s a TLNT holiday tradition to count down the most popular posts of the year. This is No. 4 of 2015. Our regular content will return next … Read more
Your Agency Needs a Policy Manual Like This One
Okay, everyone . . . Because you need this yesterday, here’s a sample policy manual. Whether it’s payment of commissions, conduct on the job, … Read more
Are There Risks When a Manager “Friends” a Co-Worker on Facebook?
By Eric B. Meyer What are the risks of becoming Facebook “friends” with a co-worker? The well-worn employer-lawyer mantra from way back when has been, … Read more
Is Playing Hooky to Attend Kelly and Michael Live Worth Getting Fired Over?
By Eric B. Meyer When it comes to daytime television, personally, I’m more into The View. [Disclaimer: This post involves an employer client of mine. … Read more
Appeals Court Upholds Right of Employees to Curse Their Boss On Facebook
By Eric B. Meyer Last year at about this time, I blogged about a case involving some employees who thought that their employer had underpaid them. So, they … Read more
Employee Handbooks Can Create Risk For the Company – Unless You Do Them Right
Many companies, especially smaller businesses, do not get the chance to update their employee handbook on a regular basis. That introduces risk to the … Read more