‘Tis The Season For Institutions Of Higher Education To Review Their Employee Handbooks

With the holiday season fast approaching, employers must plan and prepare for the general revelry that accompanies this time of year. Holiday parties, which often involve the consumption of alcohol and frequently occur outside of the physical workplace, present distinct risks for employers. Institutions of higher education (IHEs) may face unique challenges surrounding these events given the close relationships that faculty regularly develop as a result of working and living on or near campus. […]

By | October 3rd, 2022 ||

The Employer Benefit Of Employee Cyber Security

Many business leaders and human resources professionals believe that cyber security is the responsibility of their information technology staff and managed services provider. However, ensuring that employees and their families have appropriate cyber security protection is an employee benefit that benefits employers as well.

Mistakes, lack of awareness, and general vulnerability of employees remains the most significant cyber security risk for most employers. Simply training employees about cyber threats typically fails to reduce that risk […]

By | September 18th, 2022 ||

Buyer Beware: Tenth Circuit Issues Decision Emphasizing Critical Need For Employment Diligence

A recent decision from the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals highlights some of the pitfalls of entering into commercial transactions without conducting thorough employment diligence – even in the asset purchase context.

In 2009, buyer (Roark-Whitten) purchased a hotel. Following the transaction, several employees of the hotel alleged management had discriminated against them. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a complaint against Roark-Whitten, alleging Title VII violations. During the pendency of the EEOC’s complaint, Roark-Whitten sold […]

By | September 9th, 2022 ||