On December 11, 2014, the National Labor Relations Board cautioned that employer policies that generally prohibit employees from using company email systems for personal or non-work related communications during non-work time are likely unlawful. Krista Nelson highlights key points that employers should keep in mind when reviewing email policies.
This final post of a three-part series lists best practices for employers to follow when conducting background checks.
This second installment of a three-part series outlines the limits employers face under Seattle Ordinance No. 124201.
In conducting job applicant or employee background checks, employers are subject to certain legal requirements.
It can be very tempting for an employer to classify a worker as an "independent contractor" or an unpaid intern or trainee instead of an "employee" because of the cost savings. Aviva Kamm outlines how employers can be held liable for misclassification.
A new law in Washington allows an individual to execute a deed during his or her lifetime that takes effect at death without the need for a probate proceeding. Jenna Ichikawa explains how it works.
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