At the time of this writing, 33 states and the District of Columbia have legalized the medical use of marijuana, and 10 of those states plus DC have passed laws decriminalizing recreational use. This creates myriad challenges for employers, especially when facing an already-shrinking talent pool.
Complex intersection. For employers and recruiters, the issue is further […]
When personal information stored on a computer is compromised or stolen, the potential for cyber liability arises. Staffing companies face a dual exposure — first from the information that internal employees handle, and second from the information that assigned personnel handle while working at clients. These risks become more pronounced when employees are working remotely.
According […]
An increasing number of companies are adopting bring- your-own-device (BYOD) programs, which require or allow employees to use their personal electronic devices to connect to their employer’s computer network for work reasons. Companies adopting BYOD programs believe these programs increase productivity and lower operational costs by not having […]
Adopting a strong policy against discrimination and illegal harassment (including sexual harassment) in the workplace, and if a complaint is received, conducting a full, prompt and impartial investigation, are critical to your company, its risk management and the well-being of all of your employees (temporary […]
Indemnification clauses, also known as hold harmless clauses, are often demanded by customers as part of their standard agreements with staffing providers. But frequently, neither party really understands their implications.
Indemnification means one party assumes liability for a situation (even when the responsibility is not theirs), relieving the other party […]
