Employee v. Independent Contractor Status and North Carolina’s New “Employee Classification” Law One of the “hottest” topics in federal and state wage & hour law continues to be the proper classification of workers. In short, are they “employees” subject to W-2 withholdings, company-provided benefits and state workers’ compensation laws, or are they “independent contractors” paid… Read More »
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Employment Law In Focus – August 2017
Employment Law In Focus – July 2017
An Evolving Tension: The NLRB, our Federal Courts and Civility in the Workplace So what do a government agency, our federal court system and civility in the workplace have in common? More than you might think, and this month’s Employment Law in Focus is intended to provide at least a beginning road map for navigating… Read More »
Employment Law In Focus – June 2017
Immigration, OSHA, the Supreme Court and the White House – Navigating the Most Recent Developments Two of the most recent developments under the Trump administration affecting employers include the Supreme Court’s allowance of a limited “travel ban” for travelers to the United States from certain countries based on potential terrorism concerns, and a delay and… Read More »
How Trademarks Can Help Build Your Business
“I dyed my hair this crazy red to bid for attention. It has become a trademark, and I’ve got to keep it this way.” – Lucille Ball Whether you’re a Millennial binge-watching I Love Lucy, or a Baby-Boomer reminiscing about your family’s one black-and-white TV set, most people remember Lucille Ball and her bright red… Read More »
Employment Law In Focus – May 2017
Nine Traits of a Bang-Up Investigation What makes a workplace investigation so good that you can’t wait to show the EEOC investigator or a plaintiff’s attorney what you did? All right, maybe nothing would make it that good – but here are nine things employers can do to help ensure that they at least won’t be ashamed of their… Read More »
Employment Law In Focus – April 2017
Covenants Not to Compete and Trade Secrets: Protecting Your Company Against Unfair Competition It always seems to happen when you least expect it. Employment ends for a valuable worker who soon transforms into the corporate version of Benedict Arnold. But instead of a country, it’s a company being betrayed – and instead of military secrets,… Read More »