This is a challenging time for both employers and employees, as we all navigate changes from the impact of the coronavirus and COVID-19. Here, we respond to some questions from employers about recent legislation and handling specific situations in the workplace: What programs are currently available to assist my employees during our temporary layoff? At […]
In light of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (FFCRA) passing into law, legal experts at Dickinson Wright put together a top ten list of questions employers have about the FFCRA. The FFCRA was signed into law by the President and will take effect on April 1, 2020. The U.S. Secretary of Labor […]
Many people are feeling overwhelmed by the deluge of information regarding COVID-19, the disease that develops in some people through exposure to the novel coronavirus that is being seen around the world. Although information is constantly changing, we are monitoring alerts and updates from the Centers for Disease Control, and will continue to update to […]
The law firm of Dickinson Wright offers basic tips for employers about the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Read more below or see the original post here. (Republished with permission, with updates from the CDC noted below). It is now impossible to avoid the reality that the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19, the “coronavirus”), […]
Recently, Apple brought a case against a manager who allegedly established a competing business during company time. Most company owners would agree that’s not an acceptable way for managers to spend time at work. What, if anything, can a company do to prevent those situations, and what can they do if a situation like that […]
There is a lot of chatter about the importance of onboarding and orientations for new employees and there is good reason for that. Finding the best candidates and employees takes creativity, time, energy and money. Once you find these talented individuals, you want to keep them! Using an electronic onboarding system is a time-saver, helps […]
One specific type of phishing attack is called “spear phishing.” Unlike standard email scams, spear phishing includes several elements of social engineering that are intended to deceive the email recipient to a much larger degree. Spear phishing is “the fraudulent practice of sending emails ostensibly from a known or trusted sender in order to induce […]
Gossip in the workplace is disruptive and can be costly to businesses by reducing productivity. So what should you do when you discover that an employee is gossiping? Conversations that are negative about others, or are intended to elevate the gossiper, rarely have a positive outcome and can be a form of workplace bullying. Whether […]
Safety is important for economic reasons: When an employee is involved in an accident, you spend money through lost production and absenteeism. Safety training is important so workers and managers know the hazards which cause these things. Working safely eliminates that injury and promotes greater production. This saves you money through a sustained safe work […]
At-will employment means that either employer or employee can end an employment relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without explanation. But employers should beware of using it in the same way in all situations. At-will employment is not a one-size-fits-all solution for employers parting ways with an employee. Employers must […]