Wait – What? Did Employers Really Get A Favorable Labor Law Ruling?Learn more May 22, 2013 Mindy J. Rowland NLRA notice posting unfair labor practices NLRB The answer is yes! Earlier this month, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia struck down the National Labor Relation Board’s rule related to posting. That 2010 proposed rule had required that essentially every single private sector employer post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act … Continue reading
Sara, Miotke recognized as Wisconsin IP StarsLearn more May 21, 2013 Michelle M. Friedman Attorneys Charles Sara and Joseph Miotke of DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. have been named Wisconsin “IP Stars” for 2013 by Managing Intellectual Property. Continue reading
ESOPs Allow Business Owners to “Cash Out” of an Otherwise Illiquid AssetLearn more May 17, 2013 Timothy L. Stewart We have written a great deal over the last few months about the tax, employment continuity, production and other advantages of using ESOPs in succession planning. However, “succession planning” is not the exclusive motivator for a business owner to use an ESOP. Many business owners often hear from their wealth management professionals that “asset diversity” is a key for stable retirement planning. Yet, many of these business owners are powerless to diversify from their single biggest asset: their business! Continue reading
Small Mistakes With Employee Background Screening Can Cause Big Problems Learn more May 16, 2013 Scott M. Paler Employee Background Screening Fair Credit Reporting Act Small employee background screening mistakes continue to give rise to large class actions with big settlements. If you obtain background screening reports from a third-party agency regarding your job applicants or employees, and have not reviewed your background screening policy and practices in a while, now is a good time to do so. Continue reading
NLRB Guidance For Requiring Confidentiality In Workplace InvestigationsLearn more May 09, 2013 Deborah C. Meiners workplace investigations NLRB Banner Health Systems Banner Estrella Medical Center An employee makes a complaint of harassment in the workplace. His employer arranges for an investigation. The HR representative conducting the investigation instructs the employees she interviews not to talk to other employees about what was discussed. Standard practice, right? Not exactly. Continue reading