A U.S. District Court judge has found that a mortgage lender could not enforce a contractual non-solicitation clause barring its former employees from doing business with any broker with whom the lender did business during their time of employment. Plaintiff ...
Read More »Lawmakers will reshape tax policy in 2025 — a tax expert explains what to expect
Although coverage of the 2024 election was dominated by the economy, taxes didn’t get much attention in the run-up to the vote. That’s a bit of a surprise, since 2025 will be a major year for America’s tax system – ...
Read More »No hostile work environment despite offensive images
Although a company allegedly showed racially insensitive images during an antidiscrimination training, including a Swastika, a hooded Klan person, and a noose, that one-time occurrence did not constitute a hostile work environment, a Virginia federal court judge has ruled. In ...
Read More »Leaving a legacy: ESOPs are exit ramps with benefits
There are many ways to exit a business, some of which include complete or partial liquidation, or transfers of ownership via mergers and acquisitions, or through business brokers. One approach – establishing an employee stock ownership plan (or ESOP) – ...
Read More »’Tis the season: need-to-know info about holiday compensation
Believe it or not, the holiday season is almost upon us, along with an increase in employee requests for time off. To ensure a smooth start to the new year, now is the time for employers to brush up on ...
Read More »Managing cybersecurity threats an ever-evolving process
Cyberattacks continue to grow, with a 30% increase in weekly attacks on corporate networks in Q2 2024 compared to Q2 2023, and a 25% rise compared to Q1 2024, according to Check Point Research. “It’s almost incalculable how many threats ...
Read More »Cybersecurity experts weigh in on privacy-enhancing technologies
Privacy-enhancing technologies — also known as PETs — are a facet of cybersecurity you’re most likely using in your personal or professional life, but you may not recognize the term. “PETs is just a buzzword for any technological tool or ...
Read More »As AI increases in the workplace, employees are open to their employers listening
Most employees are open to having their organizations analyze data from emails, messages and meetings to improve their employee experience, according to new Qualtrics research. Also known as passive listening, this practice provides valuable insights using data employees generate in ...
Read More »As biometric laws evolve, legal experts warn of risks to unprepared businesses
The increased use of biotech and the biometric privacy concerns entangled with its use creates a legal minefield that businesses must prepare to navigate. Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and other social media giants — recently settled ...
Read More »How to address and investigate workplace harassment allegations
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission published final guidance on harassment in the workplace earlier this year. While this guidance is not law, it provides employers with an official agency resource on legal standards and employer liability in relation to federal ...
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