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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
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
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
California law mandates that any employer with at least 5 California-based employees must sponsor its own or register with the state’s retirement savings program. This new law will be in effect on June 30th so time is running out for business owners who have yet to register or set up their own retirement savings plans.
May 12, 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
Kevin Berling didn’t want his former employer, Gravity Diagnostics, to throw him a birthday party as he associated that with a traumatic childhood event. Regardless, one was thrown, and Berling was eventually fired as a result of it. He was awarded $450,000 by a jury.
April 19, 2022
Two independent contract moderators are suing TikTok for negligence in a class-action lawsuit. In the filing, the plaintiffs claim that they were “subjected to extremely traumatic videos and images with no warning, training, or means to cope.” These moderators contend that they suffer from PTSD and other psychological damage from their experience.
March 29, 2022
Employers went from deciding where to set up their remote workers to figuring out how to get them back in the office. Employees that have been working remotely for years aren’t willing to give up the flexibility. But there are a few things you can do to get them back in the office.
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