With a wave of millennial’s entering the workforce, companies have evolved to create a “new workplace” that attracts that demographic of talent. Common perks of the “new workplace” include modern decor, free snacks, unlimited vacation and beer on tap. While great for your employer brand, the reality of these new perks is increased liability risk […]
read more »You’ve read about lawsuits on social media, watched the news, and furrowed your eyebrow thinking, “That stinks, but I have a great group of staff. What that guy is going through won’t happen to me.” Wishful thinking; your most-trusted server retires and now you must hire a new face. While he looked great on paper, […]
read more »It’s been a long week at work, and everyone is enjoying cocktails and dinner at your restaurant. Henry Smith, a patron, has had too much to drink. Henry has always like waitress, Cindy, and usually comments on her looks. Tonight he says, “I like your short skirt. Do you have any shorter ones you can […]
read more »It’s the Member-Guest weekend, and everyone is enjoying cocktails and dinner after a long day of golf. Jim Fairway, a member, has had too much to drink. Jim has always like waitress, Kelly, and usually comments on her looks. Tonight he says, “I like your short skirt. Do you have any shorter ones you can […]
read more »This article was written by Brian Kilcoyne, and originally appeared in NECMA Now Emagazine. My last article explained the high threat level of sexual harassment taking place at a club. This article will detail what a clubs policy, purpose, definition of harassment, timing for response by the club, possible punishments, and additional reporting agencies the […]
read more »This article was written by Brian Kilcoyne, and originally appeared in NECMA Now Emagazine. It’s the Member-Guest weekend and everyone is enjoying cocktails and dinner after a long day of golf. “Jim Fairway,” a member at the club, has had too much to drink. Jim has always liked waitress, “Kelly” and frequently comments on her […]
read more »When starting a business there are a million things to learn on and it can understandably be overwhelming. This list comes from a study of common legal mistakes made by new business owners and how to avoid them.
read more »Hiring your first employee is a cause for celebration. You’ve gone from self-employed to self-made. But once another person enters the picture–another person who you will pay in exchange for services–there are certain legal ramifications to that agreement. From the moment you start looking for that hire, to months or even years after you fire […]
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