Tips on Hiring For Culture Protection There is no secret about the importance of hiring for company culture. Every business has a culture. Culture is generally defined as the customs, beliefs and values of a particular group of people. Some cultures are developed by accident while others are developed with intention. Typically, we all like to be in an environment …
You may have heard of the idea of “Bring Your Own Device to Work” (BYOD) and wondered what it means, or, you may have not thought too much about it. As is always the case as it seems, almost any activity which employees engage, could have an impact on the employer. Thus, employers need to be aware of this idea …
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. Vann Attorneys Webinar: Documentation in Employee Files As an Employer, keeping good employment records is a must. What documentation should you have for your employees? What documentation should not be kept? How long do you need to keep the records? These topics and others will be discussed during our webinar. If you …
Effective, December 1, 2013, North Carolina Employers will no longer be allowed to ask potential employees about arrests, criminal charges, or convictions that have been expunged. A recent law which was passed by the North Carolina General Assembly prohibits questions regarding expunged matters both on applications and during interviews. What are expunged matters or records? Expunged records or matters generally …
Non-compete agreements are now a very common component of employment contracts. Generally, these agreements serve a useful purpose: they help keep markets and industries healthy by restricting companies from stealing each other’s employees solely to obtain clients or confidential information to damage their competitors. Smaller companies and startups are especially likely to rely on non-compete agreements to protect themselves from …
Imagine you sent one of your top sales people to close a multi-million dollar deal with a large client. However, the deal falls through and you later find out it is because your sales person made numerous disparaging remarks about the company, its service, and its products. After proper investigation and documenting of the facts, it is determined that the …
Many business owners today are looking for ways to decrease the cost of their workforce. The rising cost of payroll taxes, retirement plans and other benefits, along with the advent of Obamacare, have potential employers looking for ways to minimize overhead while still being able to attract and retain talented workers. One increasingly popular option is to hire independent contractors …
Whether it’s buying a home, applying for credit or accepting a new job, people and businesses are drafting and executing contracts every day. Often, these contracts are not understood by the individuals signing them and perhaps not even read. Even lawyers such as this one have signed (or clicked) without reviewing all of the fine print. Nobody likes reading through …
With the job market and employment rate being what it is, many potential employees are doing everything possible to clean up their records to improve their chances of employment. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal is a prime example of what is going on today. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125789494126242343.html Employers often inquire as to whether the employment candidate has a criminal …
It’s every business owner’s nightmare. You have a bright young employee, in whom you have made a significant investment. For three years, you’ve nurtured him, encouraged him, taught him everything about the business, paid him — and now he wants to quit and open a competing business to take away your customers and your revenues! In an effort to prevent …
