Responding to Employee Claims Archives

Smack Talk or Protected Activity? Social Media Policies in the 21st Century Workplace

August 25th, 2015

If an associate attorney in our law firm tweets a message critical of our bonus practices, we can discipline her, right? Not necessarily. As social media continues to morph and multiply, so do the legal complexities for employers seeking to monitor a… Read More

Categories: Blog, Business Law, Dirk A. Beamer - Attorney, Employee Handbooks & Policies, Employment Law, Now You Know It, Responding to Employee Claims

“Blow the Whistle, Ref!” Limited Safeguards Under the Whistleblowers’ Protection Act

October 29th, 2013

Last Thursday, my twin sons and their teammates finished their freshmen football season at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School with a big win against a local competitor. Overhearing some disgruntled parents from the other team, I was reminde… Read More

Categories: Blog, Business Law, Dirk A. Beamer - Attorney, Employee Handbooks & Policies, Employment Law, Now You Know It, Responding to Employee Claims

Arbitration Provisions in Employment Agreements

October 23rd, 2013

Including arbitration provisions in employment agreements can help to reduce the risk of expensive and time consuming litigation by requiring a dispute to be resolved by a neutral arbitrator, rather than through the court system. Generally speaking,… Read More

Categories: Blog, Business Law, Contract Disputes, Disputes & Business Litigation, Employee Handbooks & Policies, Employment Agreements, Employment Claims, Employment Law, Independent Contractor Agreements, Now You Know It, Responding to Employee Claims

Updated Family and Medical Leave Act Forms

June 11th, 2013

Employers who fall within the definition of “qualifying employers” under the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) should be aware of recent updates which took effect this past March, and which require the use of updated FMLA forms from the U… Read More

Categories: Blog, Business Law, Employee Handbooks & Policies, Employment Agreements, Employment Law, Kathryn R Spray - Attorney, Now You Know It, Responding to Employee Claims

How Much Time Do You Need Off? New Flexibility Required in Leave of Absence Policies

June 5th, 2012

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

Categories: Business Law, Employee Handbooks & Policies, Employment Agreements, Employment Law, Now You Know It, Responding to Employee Claims

Put It In Writing: Documenting Employee Discipline

May 30th, 2012

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

Categories: Business Law, Dirk A. Beamer - Attorney, Employee Handbooks & Policies, Employment Law, Now You Know It, Responding to Employee Claims, Terminating Employment