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A British Columbia Court of Appeal decision has worrisome implications for companies that control elements of the operations of subcontractors or franchisees. Although it was about a franchise situation in B.C., it could have repercussions in other provinces and other business relationships. What happened In 2005, there was a robbery of a Petro-Canada service station. […]
According to a recent study, 27% of U.S. travelers are planning to volunteer on a trip this year. Volunteerism, thankfully, is becoming a stronger trend, and in the case of potential employees in the Millennial generation, who, as a group, highly value volunteerism, it’s important to recognize this need in a benefits program. In fact, companies […]
In a previous SBT we asked readers, “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen or heard in an interview?” Here are a few responses, all with a common element, inappropriate attire (and attitude for story #2): One reader wrote: Applicant came to interview for office manager/receptionist job, with short (midriff showing) sleeveless blouse with cropped jeans. Not […]
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Trump v. CASA that banned federal district court judges from issuing nationwide injunctions was met with mixed feelings among employer groups. Some of the most well-known injunctions were sought by employers—against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) vaccine mandate, federal contractors’ minimum wage, certain expansive pregnancy regulations, and […]
Yesterday, we covered methodology and appraisal in layoffs. Today, we look at the role of job descriptions—and at a valuable job description development and storage system.
Our earlier article spells out what to look for to determine if an agreement complies with the new Supreme Court standards. But addressing problems with agreements employees have already signed presents additional issues.
A new California appeal court ruling shows how an at-will agreement with a new hire won’t shield you from claims that you intentionally misrepresented the employment terms to induce the person to come work for you. We’ll explain what happened.
By Tom Harper, The Law and Mediation Offices of G. Thomas Harper, LLC
How the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will identify benchmark plans that would set the standard for essential health benefits under health reform was described in a final rule issued July 23. This is important because policies sold on health insurance exchanges — for individuals and for small groups — must cover the […]