by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 13, 2014 | News
As has long been established by federal law, in order to obtain employment, a newly hired employee must complete the I-9 form and must present documentation to establish their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Employers must honor the documents...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 13, 2014 | News
Recently, a Florida district court ruled that a daughter’s Facebook post mentioning the settlement of her father’s lawsuit breached the confidentiality clause in the settlement agreement resulting in the father having to forfeit his settlement proceeds....
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 13, 2014 | News
California Labor Code Section 2801 requires that employers must reimburse employees for certain expenses incurred in the course and scope of performing their job duties – this obligation includes the expenses associated with the employee’s business related...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 13, 2014 | News
Hiring the right person for the job is what every employer hopes to achieve. But finding good employees can be difficult and employers use various methods to help screen candidates. With the abundance of information on-line, Employers are looking to social media in...
by Cynthia Elkins | Oct 13, 2014 | News
With the new trend of ‘e-cigarettes’ the question becomes whether the use of such devices can be prohibited from the workplace. An e-cigarette is a battery powered device that provides inhaled doses of vaporized liquid, which usually contains nicotine and...