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In this episode, Attorney Nasir Pasha and Attorney Matt Staub delve deep into the complexities of mass layoffs and offer valuable insights, real-life examples, and practical advice to employers grappling with the aftermath of such challenging situations. Nasir and Matt emphasize the critical importance of effective communication when executing mass layoffs. They stress the need…
July 12, 2023
As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the globe, businesses scrambled to adapt to the new reality it presented. In this blog post, we dive into the case of Goldman Sachs, a financial services giant, to examine their response to the crisis and the lessons other businesses can learn from their return-to-office strategy. From prioritizing employee…
January 9, 2023
New York and California are both implementing wage transparency laws that require employers to provide a reasonable wage expectation for future job postings. New York’s law has already gone into effect while California’s law won’t be in effect until January 1st, 2023.
For New York, the law applies to employers with 5 or more employees (including the owner) if at least 1 of those employees resides in New York state. Whereas California’s law will apply to employers with 15 or more employees.
November 3, 2022
One of the first few things that Elon Musk did as the owner of Twitter was fire the executives. Reportedly, he fired them “for cause” to avoid any type of payout (i.e. severance benefits). The former executives were in line for payouts totaling almost $90 million!
November 1, 2022
Through a five-round championship bout, Matt travels to Texas from California to determine which state is better for business. Will it be a knockout with a clear winner or will it go to the scorecards?
September 26, 2022
Many companies have opted for remote working since the pandemic, and many have chosen to stay that way. One of the main concerns with remote working is employees’ productivity. With this concern, some companies have implemented tracking software to help monitor their employees’ activity and work. While it may ease managers that their team is actively working, many employees feel like they are being spied on. Some companies even go beyond as to monitor their employees through the camera. In some states, tracking software is permitted but there are some states where it is not legal to do so.
August 29, 2022
For many companies, firing employees is the most difficult part of managing people. But doing this the wrong way can hurt your reputation. So let’s make it clear: how you fire your employees makes all the difference. If you are terminating an employee, get to the point. Use only the facts of each situation so they do not feel like you are attacking their character. Make sure to maintain a professional tone and not attack the employee in any way. Keep these tips in mind when terminating an employee to protect yourself, your business, and your employees.
August 12, 2022
Whether you are buying or selling a business, the transaction goes through the same steps. However, they are viewed from different perspectives. Sellers may not want to fully disclose all the blind spots while Buyers will want otherwise. Nasir and Matt battle it out in this Buyer vs. Seller to determine who has the advantage!…
July 7, 2022
A recent lawsuit has made its way to the dinner table when Hard Eight BBQ and Thai Gourmet was accused of stealing their employee tips. In the restaurant industry, employers are required to ensure that employees receive all the tips earned in a tip pool. Any staff that is in the managerial or higher position is not allowed to be included in this pool. Misappropriation of these tips is illegal and can quickly get you into trouble with the Department of Labor.
May 17, 2022
When it comes to Restrictive Covenants, employers are fighting to keep their company safe while employees may use them to their advantage. Keep listening to find out if the Employer or the Employee wins this battle. Round 1: Trade Secrets A company’s trade secrets encompass a whole range of information and are one of the…
May 12, 2022
Contracts are a great way to make sure you and the other party only do what was promised. It’s like a deal or agreement. You will put in the important facts – who’s involved and what they say must be done. Contracts are the base that ensures the expectations of each party are met.
May 10, 2022
