http://www.humanresourceattorney.com Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:05:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/could-secret-blacklist-lead-to-legal-problem-for-retailers/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/could-secret-blacklist-lead-to-legal-problem-for-retailers/#comments Wed, 05 Jun 2013 02:05:02 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2425 Employee theft can seriously damage a retailer’s bottom line. In fact, the National Retail Federation estimates that about 44 percent of all missing merchandise can be attributed to employee theft. As retailers look to bolster their loss prevention efforts, many are relying on databases of employees with a history of theft to screen prospective job [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/could-secret-blacklist-lead-to-legal-problem-for-retailers/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/eeoc-wins-record-jury-award-in-disability-discrimination-case/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/eeoc-wins-record-jury-award-in-disability-discrimination-case/#comments Wed, 29 May 2013 13:44:54 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2423 While this case and subsequent reward is extreme, it serves as a reminder for companies of all sizes to train your managers.  As I often say to clients, your supervisors are your first line of defense when it comes to employment law matters. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently won a record jury award [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/eeoc-wins-record-jury-award-in-disability-discrimination-case/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/when-can-companies-search-employee-emails/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/when-can-companies-search-employee-emails/#comments Wed, 22 May 2013 15:22:05 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2420 After a highly publicized email search at Harvard University, many employers and employees are asking when it’s ok for companies to monitor email accounts. The answer largely depends on the computer, email or other relevant policies adopted by the employer. However, in lawsuits involving searches by companies without policies authorizing such searches, courts have still [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/when-can-companies-search-employee-emails/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/are-you-hiring-minors-this-summer-new-laws-for-pennsylvania-employers/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/are-you-hiring-minors-this-summer-new-laws-for-pennsylvania-employers/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 01:21:31 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2417 Many companies rely on teen workers during the busy summer months. For Pennsylvania employers, new laws took effect in 2013 that may change how you manage minor employees. Pennsylvania’s new Child Labor Act addresses minimum age requirements, working hours and time restrictions, and permitting requirements. The once antiquated law now mirrors the federal Fair Labor [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/are-you-hiring-minors-this-summer-new-laws-for-pennsylvania-employers/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/i-9-form-gets-a-facelift-employers-must-use-new-effective-may-7/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/i-9-form-gets-a-facelift-employers-must-use-new-effective-may-7/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 23:32:51 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2415 For employers, it can difficult to stay on top of increasing record keeping requirements from state and federal regulators. Form I-9, one of the most important, recently underwent some significant changes. Employers must start using the newly revised Form I-9 effective May 7, 2013. It is important to highlight that there is no need to [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/i-9-form-gets-a-facelift-employers-must-use-new-effective-may-7/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/managers-remark-spells-doom-for-employer-in-pennsylvania-retaliation-lawsuit/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/managers-remark-spells-doom-for-employer-in-pennsylvania-retaliation-lawsuit/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:31:46 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2413 A recent Pennsylvania employment law decision highlights that just one statement by a supervisor can make it very difficult to defend a retaliation lawsuit. It further underscores the need to train all supervisors, managers and human resource personnel about how to deal with an employee who files a discrimination claim. The Facts of the Case [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/managers-remark-spells-doom-for-employer-in-pennsylvania-retaliation-lawsuit/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/ouch-wage-hour-violations-cost-417-million-in-2012/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/ouch-wage-hour-violations-cost-417-million-in-2012/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:25:58 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2410 A recent report confirms that wage and hour violations continue to plague employers. From unpaid overtime to off-the-clock work, these employment lawsuits are costing companies millions. Important reminder to employers: As soon as your company receives a notice from the Department of Labor requesting information, call your trusted employment attorney.  Don’t wait until you receive [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/ouch-wage-hour-violations-cost-417-million-in-2012/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/omg-sexting-in-the-workplace-can-spell-doom-for-employers/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/omg-sexting-in-the-workplace-can-spell-doom-for-employers/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:20:19 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2408 While many employers assume that their employees know better than to send sexually explicitly photographs or messages to their co-workers, “sexting” in the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Because sending unsolicited texts can constitute sexual harassment, employers can face serious and costly employment lawsuits if the issue is not addressed. Most recently, WirelessComm, a distributor [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/omg-sexting-in-the-workplace-can-spell-doom-for-employers/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/dont-slam-the-door-so-quicklyare-employees-walking-out-the-door-with-your-confidential-information/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/dont-slam-the-door-so-quicklyare-employees-walking-out-the-door-with-your-confidential-information/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:31:35 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2406 Workers are increasingly taking valuable intellectual property (IP) and company confidential information with them when they leave their jobs, according to a recent study conducted the Symantec Corporation. This makes  prevention measures even more important for employers. The latest Symantec report suggests that company confidential information and IP theft by employees is on the rise. [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/dont-slam-the-door-so-quicklyare-employees-walking-out-the-door-with-your-confidential-information/feed/ 0 http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/time-to-update-the-employee-handbook-and-update-bulletin-board-material/ http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/time-to-update-the-employee-handbook-and-update-bulletin-board-material/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2013 01:50:32 +0000 Beth Lincow Cole http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/?p=2403 To comply with new regulations under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers were required to put up new posters. The deadline was March 8, 2013. The new poster requirement coincides with final rules implementing amendments to the FMLA that expand the military family leave provisions and incorporate a special eligibility provision for airline [...]]]> http://www.humanresourceattorney.com/time-to-update-the-employee-handbook-and-update-bulletin-board-material/feed/ 0