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Corporate Counsel

Don't Let Costumes Make Workplace Halloween Spooky

Costumes may be a fun way to spread the Halloween spirit, but they can also pose problems for companies when employees' outfits move into the realm of offensive or reveal a little too much.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

What Not to Ask Prospective Holiday-Rush Employees

After Halloween this weekend, the holiday season will be starting in full, unadulterated force. And with the merriment comes the need for more manpower in retail stores the world over. Here are some reminders about what NOT to ask on an employment application, based on California law.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Court: Students Aren't Employees, Even If They're Providing a Service

Students do not employees make. That's the essence of a recent decision from a federal judge in California.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Uber's Dilemma: Are Workers Employees or Not?

It's not just the ride-hailing company. The future of the whole sharing economy may come down to how courts answer that question.
15 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Time Off to Vote? It's a Confusing, State-by-State Quilt

Voting rights may not be on the top of the list for employers right now, after all, the presidential election is a year away. But Christina Kennedy of Foley & Lardner warns employers to think again.
1 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Using Nazis in Training Videos=Hostile Work Environment

The incident involved a Jewish employee who complained, and the court agreed that this single incident met the standard.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

5 Tips to Prevent IP Missteps When Hiring

You should vet a prospective employee's IP obligation to a previous employer, especially when you're hiring someone with special expertise.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

ACC Annual Meeting Ends: Shaquille Selfies and Training Tips

Sessions continue the global theme that was set out from the start, while attendees get pointers on how to evaluate employee training.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Intoxicated Employees? You Can Terminate, Unless They're Seeking Treatment

When an employee shows up intoxicated to work, is it OK to terminate him or her or must you place the employee on Family and Medical Leave Act leave to deal with the apparent addiction?
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

A Vexing HR Puzzle: What to Do With the Accidental Expatriate

Here are some tips for managing employees working abroad.
1 minute read

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