Workplace Litigation Trends Report
This is the 7th year that Fulbright & Jaworski has surveyed senior corporate counsel regarding litigation. I’m focusing on the responses...
Eric Swenson - On Leadership
Eric's "Letter to Leaders" (sent monthly), covers current leadership and workforce topics.
"Leadership Insights" focuses on techniques to become a more effective leader. It's posted whenever Eric is sufficiently motivated.
- Feb 24, 2010
- 1 min
Overtime Gets A Little More Complicated in California
An employee makes a false claim for overtime. He says it’s a mistake, but you believe otherwise, so you fire him. That’s OK, right?...
- Jan 10, 2010
- 2 min
California Alternative Workweek Schedules
One of the best ways of improving morale without costs is to consider Alternative Workweek schedules. Up until January 1, it has been...
- Nov 13, 2009
- 1 min
Managing Social Media in the Workplace
The impact of social media in the workplace is growing. Time is being wasted, employees are ‘friending’ each other and liability for...
- Oct 29, 2009
- 1 min
Managing Swine Flu in the Workplace
RSJ/Swenson has prepared a special report on managing swine flu in the workplace. Click here to receive your free copy.
- Aug 20, 2009
- 1 min
Nevada Wage & Hour Lawsuits
We’ve been warning employers for several months that wage & hour compliance issues will result in numerous lawsuits this year –...
- Jul 28, 2009
- 1 min
Krispy Kreme Fined for hiring illegal workers
What is remarkable about this fine is how easily it could have been prevented. The paperwork is easy – you just download an I-9 form off...
- Jul 25, 2009
- 1 min
References, Linkedin, and Common Sense
Elizabeth Garone provided good advice, suggesting that supervisors no longer with the same company might be willing to be references (and...
- Jun 21, 2009
- 1 min
California Labor Complaints – 2008
Complaints to the DFEH increased by more than 15% in 2008 (3,000 more complaints); Disability claims were most frequently filed, followed...
- May 30, 2009
- 1 min
Employers & Body Art
Recently, a Texas hospital wanted to develop dress code and grooming policy for all employees. The proposed policy required all tattoos...
- May 21, 2009
- 1 min
When At-Will Works
Montana is the only state that does not follow the at-will doctrine for general employment. However, an employee in Montana who is still...
- May 19, 2009
- 1 min
Ways To Improve Morale
How do you increase morale when budgets are so tight? The key is constant, frequent, and candid communication with employees. They...
- May 12, 2009
- 1 min
Wage & Hour Issues Dominating Employment Laws
It is clear that – in a down economy – terminated employees employment elsewhere (at least not quickly). With time on their hands, those...
- Mar 31, 2009
- 1 min
Blogging and Networking on Company Time
The time Facebook members spend on the site must be staggering. And much of that time is likely spent during working hours. Do you know...
- Mar 9, 2009
- 1 min
Who or What Is Lilly Ledbetter?
In 2007, by a 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court found in favor of Goodyear. President Obama recently signed a law that overturned that...
- Mar 2, 2009
- 1 min
Facebook – Another Employer Dilemma
So therefore, there is no reason for any employer to search Facebook, MySpace, etc. for further information on a candidate. Sure, you...
- Feb 17, 2009
- 1 min
If You Don’t Act, They Will Come
But the easiest mistake to avoid is often the first decision an employer makes – to ignore that accusation. Employers are mandated to...
- Feb 16, 2009
- 1 min
"Linkedin.com" and the Employer’s Dilemma
Myspace and Facebook are clearly social sites and – in my opinion – should not be used during worktime. But what about linkedin.com? ...
- Feb 12, 2009
- 1 min
Creating Value For Your Employees
In the last two employer assessment surveys we conducted for medium-sized businesses (both since the recession started) – both employers...
- Feb 11, 2009
- 1 min
Pitfalls of Reductions-In-Force
But there are a number of compliance issues as well. Baker Donelson has a good piece on some of those pitfalls. A reduction-in-force is...