Archive for August 2022
Unlimited Time Off Presents Hidden Challenges for Employers
We have increasingly been fielding inquiries from organizations that are looking to implement some version of unlimited time off for their employees. They saw that employees continued to be productive while working remotely during the pandemic, and they want to give them the flexibility to take time off as/when needed – provided the work still…
Read MoreEmployers: Be Careful What You Include In A Handbook
Most employers include provisions in their Employee Handbook giving them the right to modify the policies at any time. They also make clear that the handbook is not a contract and does not create contractual obligations. There are good reasons for both, but also consequences. If you are looking to enforce an obligation, it’s best…
Read MoreTop 10 Mistakes in Handling I-9 Forms
One of the things that we are constantly telling our clients about has to do with conducting internal I-9 audits. We encourage them to not only correct any forms that need correcting, but also to change their documentation practices. We tell them that not understanding the difference between correcting I-9s and correcting practices leading to…
Read MoreReading the Riot Act: $100 Million Settlement in Gender Discrimination Class Action
A California Superior Court judge recently preliminarily approved a $100 million settlement in connection with a class action brought on behalf of a class of current and former female employees at video game studio Riot Games. The lawsuit, filed in 2018 after an expose into so-called “bro culture” at Riot Games, asserted that the company…
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