Apparently workplace romances have tumbled according to a Valentine’s Day survey conducted by CareerBuilder. Nearly 25 percent of those who reported a workplace romance claimed that their involvement was with a married co-worker. Working in close proximity to others, chemistry will happen. But do small businesses and employers handle romance
According to USA Today, 10,000 baby boomers reach 65 everyday. It is a trend that started in 2011 and shows no signs of slowing. It is expected to continue until the year 2029. Currently there are 18,376 age discrimination cases filed with the Unites States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Foreign Corrupt Practices FCPA: The Abridged Version At its core, the FCPA is about prohibition. Prohibition of what exactly? That’s a great question. Generally, the FCPA states that a business entity, or registered participant within, cannot give anything of monetary value to foreign officials, foreign political parties or candidates, or
In Richardson v. Chicago Transit Authority, the plaintiff (former employee) filed under the federal employment anti-discrimination law with the EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). The national employment anti-discrimination law covers an employee or applicant with a disability. The law also prohibits discrimination based on sexual identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race,
Texas law prevents unlicensed people from promoting private investigation services, but attorneys are exempt from these laws. Under the Texas Private Security Act, the regulating bureau that ensures private investigator (PI) requirements are met by all who perform PI services, is the Texas Department of Public Safety, Private Security Bureau
Organizations of all sizes want to grow. In working with small businesses and employers, we found that taking the next step in growth includes handing responsibilities to high-performing employees. But what is the best way for small businesses to train a manager? After all, even small business owners need vacation
It’s more than just a phenomenon with a hashtag. In the #metoo era, business leaders have been presented with an opportunity to do better. When sexual harassment becomes part of a corporate culture, there is more at stake than just reputation. Sadly, when it permeates the climate of a business,
Losing a loved one suddenly is the single most traumatic event in a person’s life. It can be especially difficult when you’re pressured to assume the role of ‘business owner’ with no succession plan in place. But the truth is most family-run businesses do not have a succession plan. A
With any business transaction, clients should structure the deal correctly, minimize risks, and prepare for local or foreign tax implications. When international companies, or wealthy foreign individuals, wish to invest in or conduct business in the United States, additional complex issues arise. Because these clients may be dealing with U.S.
It seems as if every day, we hear of a well-known celebrity or public figure dropping an offensive remark, video, or picture on social media. We have all seen the stories and watched with embarrassment as employers distance themselves from the offenders. What hasn’t helped is how ubiquitous social media
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