Ultimate Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. Section 201)
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to most employers in the private sector. This guide covers everything that covered employers need to know about FLSA compliance. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is one of several federal laws that establishes standards and requirements for private employers. Unlike many other...
Read moreHow Employers Can Conduct an Investigation of Computer Breaches by Current/Former Employees
Introduction Data security is a critical aspect of any company's business operations whether the data involves confidential company information or the private personal data of individuals. Most employee-related violations—be it fraud, theft of IP, threats, or other misconduct—involves the use of electronic devices such as computers. The majority of these...
Read moreAn Employer’s Guide to Responding to and Avoiding Employee-Related Computer Breaches
Introduction Storing and protecting employee and customer data is one of the most important parts of any business. This goal is hampered by employee computer breaches of sensitive information. Many company breaches are committed by "insiders"—current or former employees who have access to or the means to steal confidential company...
Read moreTop 12 Employment Practice Tips For Employers
Key Point: As an employer, you will be faced at one point or another with difficult questions and decisions about an employee. Because of this eventuality, you should make it a priority to be aware of the (in many cases, easily avoided) most common employment practices mistakes. To avoid most...
Read moreDefending Against Claims of Employment Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Qualified Federal Employment Discrimination Lawyers Discrimination claims can lead to financial and reputational harm for employers; and, with the recent media coverage of several high-profile sexual harassment allegations, employers in all industries need to be prepared to take appropriate action at the first sign of a potential problem. While numerous...
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