Modern technology in the workplace is a vital tool, from mobile phones to Blackberries, but it should not be used to take shortcuts in the workplace. In today’s competitive marketplace, most businesses would not be able to survive without the very latest technology, but sometimes, companies and their staff can take things too far, and…
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How to Resolve Conflicts Constructively
After listening recently to a presentation by psychologist and author John Townsend, and after some independent INTERNET research, I’ve distilled ideas for conflict resolution at work into seven steps, with 3 related “tips”. Step One: Start by affirming the relationship and stating that you want a good connection, and so you are bringing this conflict…
Are Noncompete Agreements Legal?
A client of mine – the president of a mid-size company – was recently asked to sign a noncompete agreement as part of a business sale. “Should I sign it,” he asked me over drinks at a recent conference we both attended. “And what if I don’t,” he added. “Do you have a good lawyer?…
Employment Law Training Suggests Employers Offer Alternative Jobs Before Redundancies
Employers facing a round of tough redundancies should consider offering staff alternative jobs instead. In today’s increasingly competitive marketplace, some employers may well find they face tough decisions, with the harsh reality being that they have no option but to make some of their workers redundant. This is obviously a difficult situation, but one which…
The Background To Asbestos Litigation In The UK
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and until the 1970s was extensively used for many different purposes. Asbestos was often mixed with other materials as well as being used on its own. It has thermal insulation qualities and heat retardant properties and this encouraged its widespread use during most of the 20th century. It was…
Information On Overtime Wage Claims
Most employees who work more than forty hours per week are entitled to be paid one and one half times their regular rate of pay for their overtime hours worked. This is commonly referred to as overtime pay. The law that governs whether an employee is entitled to be paid overtime pay is a Federal…
California Supreme Court Rules Individual Supervisors or Managers Cannot be Sued for Retaliation
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) is the principal California statute dealing with discrimination in employment. One of the provisions of FEHA declares that it is an unlawful employment practice for “any employer” or “person to discharge, expel, or otherwise discriminate against any person because the person has opposed any practices forbidden under…
Employment Law – A Brief Guide
If you are running a company the first thing you need to be abreast of is employment law. Running a company means many things, but most of all it means you have obligations to your workers as they have responsibilities and obligations to you. That being said however, this is not always the easiest thing…
Choosing to Use Employment Law Advisors
If you are an employer, then it may be a good idea to seek the advice of employment law advisors. They will help you to understand the ever changing complex UK employment laws which will essentially help to keep you in business. How Employment Law Advisors Can Help If you do employ people for your…
Employment Law Training – Where to Learn?
You have decided that you need employment law training, which is fantastic. So where do you get that education? Most universities and colleges offer HR courses and especially employment law training. Even if you have a dedicated staff that focuses on the HR side of your company, you should still know the ins and outs…
Facing An Unfair Dismissal Claim?
Firing employees can be a process that causes you some backlash later if you have not dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s. Of course as the boss you do have the right to hire or let go workers. With firing though, there are certain safeguards that you really need to take to…
The Employment Tribunal
The Employment Tribunal is a new government organization that was established in April 2006. This Tribunal is designed to be a judicial body to determine arguments between employees and their employers over rights. Anyone, employees and employers alike, is able to submit a claim through the Employment Tribunal. In addition, if you have multiple claim…
Corporate Manslaughter Act
More people are killed at work than die in wars each year. In the UK about 400 people (employees, self-employed people, and members of the public) are killed in incidents through the operation of commerce each year. From 6 April 2008, companies and organisations can be prosecuted for gross failings in relation to the management…
Minimum Wage Laws and Age Discrimination
Minimum wage laws stipulate the lowest hourly wage that an employer can legally pay an employee. Currently, about ninety percent of countries worldwide employ a minimum wage rate. In the United States, as elsewhere, the laws are controversial. Supporters of minimum wage laws claim the rules ensure workers can afford the basic necessities of life…
Defense Base Act (DBA) Claims – Determining the Correct Average Weekly Wage (AWW)
One of the common issues that arises in a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim is determining the correct average weekly wage (AWW) of the injured claimant. Generally, AWW is calculated by first determining if the claimant worked substantially the whole year prior to the injury. If so, was this work with the same employer or,…
Exclusive Remedy Provisions – Why You Cannot Sue Your Own Employer When Injured
Many clients, sometimes after years of litigating a workers’ compensation claim, get to the frustration point where they decide: “I guess I’m going to have to sue my employer.” It is at this point that the harsh reality must be revealed (or reiterated). In most cases, if you have a workers’ compensation claim, you cannot…
Security Cameras in Taxicabs
Cost and privacy are the two major issues that have the cab drivers up in arms. “Our people feel that the camera is going to be used to discipline drivers,” says Mohamad Alsadi, a national representative of the Canadian Auto Workers Union. Drivers were told that the cameras would cost between $700 and $1,000, but…
Statistics Of Industrial Injuries And Illnesses In The Uk
Everyday hundreds of people suffer from workplace related injuries and fall victim to illnesses that jeopardise their career and family life. Let’s look at some statistics o Illness o 2.2 million people believe they were suffering from work related illness o 2037 people died from Mesothelioma (asbestos related cancer) in 2005 alone. Many other from work…
H-1B Work Visa Myths and Misconceptions
The H-1B visa program receives a great deal of flak nowadays. Proponents of this program often maintain that US companies desperately need it in order to draw the high-tech manpower that they need in order to succeed. Critics argue that this program needlessly displaces US workers – or worse, that there is no manpower shortage,…
Sexual Harassment In The United States
Sexual harassment is a form of unwanted attention that is sexual in nature. The behaviors that compose harassment range from unwelcome comments, inappropriate sexual advances, and unacceptable physical contact. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When submission or rejection of the undesired attention…