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by ME&W | Nov 21, 2019 | Employment Law, Simpson, Kathryn Lease
by Kathryn Simpson As a business owner, you probably have an employee handbook (or manual). It may have been drafted by an attorney or perhaps an employee downloaded a template from the internet and adapted it to your situation. Whatever the source or whenever it was done, now is the time to try it on and see if it still fits. Should you decide the handbook needs improvement, here are some of the things to... by ME&W | Jul 10, 2019 | Business Law, Employment Law, Industry News, Simpson, Kathryn Lease
Some of the statutes and regulations enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) mandate notices be provided to employees and/or posted in the workplace. Posting requirements vary by statute; that is, not all employers are covered by each of the statutes and thus may not be required to post a specific notice. For example, some small businesses may not be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act and thus would not be subject... by ME&W | Mar 5, 2018 | Employment Law, Industry News, Simpson, Kathryn Lease
By: Kathryn L. Simpson The headlines are everywhere. Every day another occupant of the “C-Suite” in a large company is accused of sexual harassment or physical assault. Many of the instances of harassment may have occurred while the person worked for another employer but the sins come home to roost on the current employer. The public is left to doubt the employer’s credibility and its attention to detail when it hires a person with a... by ME&W | Aug 28, 2017 | Employment Law, Industry News, Simpson, Kathryn Lease
By Kathryn Lease Simpson Starting on September 18, 2017, all employers will be required to have completed a new I-9 Form for every NEW employee. However, you can start using the new form immediately. Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. Form I-9 is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All... by ME&W | Jul 18, 2016 | Employment Law, Industry News, Simpson, Kathryn Lease
By Kathryn Lease Simpson The Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) was amended on May 11, 2016, effective immediately. The newly amended law contains a whistleblower clause that provides immunity for the disclosure of trade secrets to government officials for the sole purpose of reporting violations of the law. Why is that important to you? The new law requires employers to give notice of that immunity “in any contract or agreement with an employee that... by ME&W | May 22, 2014 | Business Law, Industry News, Simpson, Kathryn Lease
by Kathryn Simpson Anyone who has had an appointment with a health care provider in the past nine years is familiar with the privacy policies that protect their health information. Federal law requires the protection of this information and provides a sense of security in knowing that your health privacy is protected. But how well are your other “secrets” protected? If you are employed, emails sent and received on your employer’s computer and any written... « Older Entries