Monster has settled a class action lawsuit brought in connection with the company’s stock options backdating scandal. In a filing with the Securities … Read more
Cheat Sheet on Employment Discrimination and New Media
So, there you are, innocently researching a potentially awesome new candidate when you stumble upon her personal blog that goes beyond mere TMI and causes … Read more
Jeff on Call: Where Is the Leverage in My Fees?
Q: I read one of your articles on “Does Arranging Interview = Placement Fee?” I’m reading the book SEARCH AND PLACEMENT by Larry Nobles. … Read more
Jeff on Call: Recruiting From Former Clients?
Q: How long must I wait before I recruit from a former client? The underlying question is, “What constitutes a former client?” Establishing a … Read more
Jeff On Call: How Will Incorporating My Business Protect My Assets?
Q: How will incorporating my business protect my assets? While the person claiming money or some other relief will undoubtedly name you personally, a … Read more
Jeff On Call: Is a Corporation Right for My Business?
Q: Is a corporation right for my business? If you have multiple owners (other than spouses) or employees, there are distinct advantages. These legal … Read more
Hacked, Helped, and Sued
Kenexa is being sued (again). Elance, an IT and contract outsourcing firm, has been hacked, and user information stolen. And just in the nick of time, … Read more
Thoughts on the Ricci Decision
It has been an interesting week as I have watched issues that I deal with on a daily basis become part of the mainstream news media. For those of you who … Read more
Supreme Court Says “Strong Basis” Needed In Disparate Impact Cases
The U.S. Supreme Court today gave employers some guidance today on the use of assessment tests, saying the results of these tests can not be ignored simply … Read more
Supreme Court Makes Age Discrimination Harder To Prove
When Jack Gross lost his title as claims administration vice president with FBL Financial Group Inc.’s Iowa Farm Bureau division he saw it as a … Read more