Employee use of personal automobiles becomes employers’ problem *

USA - August 3 2012
Employees often find it convenient or even necessary to use their personal automobiles to perform job tasks.

Co-authors: Robert A. Cutbirth, Thomas R. Simmons, Anthony D. Brosamle.

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NLRB targets "at-will" provisions in personnel handbooks *

USA - August 3 2012
The “at-will” employment concept allows employers to terminate an employee for any reason, or no reason at all, so long as the termination does not violate state or federal public policies or anti-discrimination laws.

Co-authors: Robert A. Cutbirth, Thomas R. Simmons, Anthony D. Brosamle.

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Crossing the boundary in employment cases: current efforts to reach deep pockets of franchisors, developers, and general contractors *

USA - August 3 2012
Franchisors, developers, and general contractors are facing enhanced litigation exposures in claims brought by employees of their franchisees and subcontractors.

Co-authors: Robert A. Cutbirth, Thomas R. Simmons, Anthony D. Brosamle.

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New EEOC guidance limits the use of criminal records in employment decisions *

USA - May 29 2012
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued new guidelines regarding the use of arrest and conviction information when making employment decisions.

Co-authors: Robert A. Cutbirth, Thomas R. Simmons, Anthony D. Brosamle.

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"Accommodating" reliable, in-person attendance at work? *

USA - May 29 2012
While some employers provide “telecommuting” and other alternative workplace options, many employers either want or need their employees to be physically present at a given worksite.

Co-authors: Robert A. Cutbirth, Thomas R. Simmons, Anthony D. Brosamle.

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