Employment & Labor Law Posts

Office romances: Weighing the risks

People today spend a lot of time at work, so it’s no surprise the workplace is one of the top places to meet potential romantic partners. Read More »


Employment at will has limitations

Employment at will allows an employer to fire a person for any (or no) reason. With no employment contract, employers can decide at any time to let workers go. Read More »


Why your business needs an AI policy

Here's why and how your business should whip up an AI policy faster than you can say "Skynet." Read More »


Attention Employers: New overtime rules became effective July 1, 2024

New overtime rules are now in effect. Here's what employers need to know about New Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) thresholds. Read More »


Legal Literacy: How well do you know your legal rights? (Quiz)

Explore various facets of the law as it applies in daily life and perhaps reveal some surprising legal insights. Read More »


Three holiday cautions for employers

Signs that the holidays are here are inescapable. From the music in the stores to the wreaths on the doors, the sounds and symbols are everywhere—in homes, churches and, yes, even workplaces. Read More »


Employment Law Seminar

Employment law attorneys at Johns, Flaherty & Collins, SC, share recent developments and evolving issues in employment law.   Read More »


Legal Dilemma: Does workers' comp cover mental health?

I know that workers’ compensation will cover physical injuries sustained while on the job, but will it also cover mental illness stemming from my workplace?  Read More »


Conducting job interviews: Questions to avoid

If you’ve ever conducted a job interview, you know firsthand how tempting it can be to ask as many questions as you can to get to know candidates both professionally and personally. Read More »


Protected classes: when letting go of an employee gets complicated

What happens when you need to terminate someone for cause but it appears to be discriminatory? Read More »