Employment Law:The Supreme Court Hands Employers a Win
There may be strength in numbers, but when it comes to arbitration agreements in employment contracts, that number is now down to one. A divided U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that employment agreements which force workers to give up their rights to pursue class...
Employment Law: The Gig Economy
The internet continues to change the workplace landscape – most recently, in the form of more non-traditional career opportunities or a gig economy. What is this gig economy, you ask? The term “gig economy” refers to the growing business practice of hiring independent contractors and short term-workers to do small, part-time jobs, which are often done remotely.
How Sexual Harassment Hurts My Bottom Line
Should you find your company managing a claim of sexual harassment, many tough decisions lie ahead. Most of those decisions will be aimed at preserving the safety of employees, company reputation, and all-around company health and culture. Often, through discussion and counsel from an attorney, settlement agreements are used as a tool for resolution.
Employment Law: Spring Training for North Carolina Employers
Major League Baseball doesn’t have a monopoly on spring training. In fact, all North Carolina employers should take time early on each year to get their teams ready for the new “season.” Here are Three Simple Tips to get your company in shape for Opening Day.