Brian D Lipkin

Brian D Lipkin

January 28, 2021 | The Legal Intelligencer

OSHA in 2021: Planning for the Year Ahead

In 2021, employers can expect a few significant developments from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

By Brian D. Lipkin

5 minute read

June 04, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

What to Expect When You're Expecting OSHA to Visit Your Reopened Workplace

On May 19, OSHA issued two enforcement memos outlining its plans to inspect workplaces during the COVID-19 pandemic. These memos took effect on May 26.

By Brian D. Lipkin

4 minute read

September 19, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer

Employers Should Fix These 8 Common Problems With Restrictive Covenants

When an employee quits, the employer might dig through its files, dust off an old noncompete agreement, and see what rights (if any) it has under the agreement. Does this scenario sound familiar?

By Brian D. Lipkin and Carly Loomis-Gustafson

5 minute read

August 16, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Is Your Employee Handbook Up to Date? Compare It With This Checklist

When you are preparing or revising an employee handbook, this checklist may be helpful.

By Brian D. Lipkin

5 minute read

August 10, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Tune Up FMLA Compliance With Top 10 Dos and Don'ts

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees may take an unpaid, job-protected leave of absence for certain family and medical reasons. Employers often find it challenging to keep track of their obligations under the FMLA. This article will help employers to avoid common problems by reviewing 10 of the top dos and don'ts.

By Brian D. Lipkin

6 minute read