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One week into the New Year, how many of your resolutions remain intact? A recent news report highlighted the big business gyms and fitness clubs do in January – and the rapid fall off in February when human nature reverts to custom. Resolutions are… Read More

In this month of ghosts, goblins and all things spooky, beware of the scariest of legal terms: “indemnification.” It’s a big word with big consequences and its power is often overlooked. Here’s the 411 on the term and ways to keep it from sca… Read More

The Society of Human Resource Management recently published an article notifying its members that surprise Department of Labor (DOL) visits are on the rise. According to the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division administrator, the DOL is showing up at works… Read More

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has intensified its focus on employers’ leave of absence and attendance policies, especially in light of new rules expanding the interpretation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This me… Read More

In an increasingly competitive business environment, finding time to dot the i’s and cross the t’s can be a challenge. When handling workforce disciplinary matters, this often means failure to document a particular infraction or warning. At the t… Read More

While it is common for hiring employers to use criminal background checks when reviewing a job candidate’s qualifications, federal law limits the extent to which such materials may be obtained and utilized. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”… Read More

While the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect January 1, 2009, their impact persists. After receiving my own refresher on the Act at a recent conference, it seemed appropriate to provide employers with some points to keep in… Read More

Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code gives us a terrific tool for deferring capital gains tax. We can defer paying capital gains tax upon the sale of real estate and personal property held for business use or investment if we use the proceeds of… Read More