Two big changes happened earlier this week that will affect how businesses operate and how employers pay their people. The short version: Non-Compete Agreements Are Dead. Businesses aren’t allowed to make any new non-compete agreements, and all existing agreements – except for some senior executives – are unenforceable. Exempt Employees
Navigating W-8BEN Obligations and OFAC Sanctions: A Guide for Employment Lawyers, Company Lawyers, and Entrepreneurs In the realm of international commerce, legal professionals and business owners alike must stay attuned to regulatory requirements that can significantly impact their operations. Two key areas demanding attention are W-8BEN obligations and compliance with
Ah, hand-me-down handbooks. Even within a franchise organization, just taking the franchisor’s templated handbook is a bad idea (and the franchisor will tell you so). So, just imagine if are working with hand-me-downs from a different company in a different state with a different history and a different future? Let’s
In today’s corporate landscape, workplace investigations are integral to ensuring a safe and respectful environment for employees. Corporate attorneys play a crucial role in guiding organizations through the intricate process of handling various allegations, from workplace misconduct to more serious issues like sexual harassment. In this blog post, we will
Introduction: This comprehensive guide outlines the procedural aspects of a workplace investigation explicitly tailored for labor counsel representing large organizations. A workplace investigation is a crucial tool to determine the facts, assess policy violations, and assign responsibility within the organizational context. Investigations are a legal mandate when there is a
The service industry throbs with the pulse of human interaction, where skilled hands and warm smiles weave experiences that linger long after the bill is paid. Yet, beneath the surface of friendly exchanges and steaming plates lurks a complex current: the question of compensation. Tips, the traditional lifeblood of many
Constructive discharge is a term used in employment law when an employee resigns from their position because of hostile work conditions created by the employer. Also known as constructive dismissal, it occurs when an employee feels forced to quit because of intolerable conditions. While the employee technically resigns, the circumstances surrounding
In March 2020, the global pandemic changed the essence of the workplace as we once knew it. Individuals who once worked as employees began to rethink the terms of their employment status and ultimately chose the flexibility of working as independent contractors. Whether these individuals reinvented their work status by
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