VIctor Aspengren on the IowaBiz site has a great article about focusing on the behavior rather than the person in employee terminations.
Super advice. Be sure to read it.
2008 Iowa Employment Law Conference
Come join Brick Gentry attorneys Matt Brick and Douglas Fulton for the 2008 Iowa Employment Law Conference sponsored by HR OneSource at Prairie Meadows on April 23rd. There will also be speakers from the Department of Labor, Director of Veteran’s Employment and Training Service, and a Committee Chair to the International Association of Chiefs of
Overdocumentation in Employment Cases
In last week’s Tip of Week (yes, I am a little behind), John Phillips of the Word on Employment Law raises the interesting perspective that it is possible to overdocument in employment cases.
Some of John’s warnings on overdocumentation include:
- Documentation on trivial matters.
- Creating a paper trail right before an employee is terminated.
- Documenting
Electronic Workplace: Dangers & Pitfalls
Today I will present at the Central Iowa SHRM monthly meeting located at Copper Creek Golf Course on electronic workplace issues. The electronic workplace is all around us. Computers, voice mail, internet, intranet, e-mail, fax machines, laptops, PDAs, videoconferencing, social media, blogs and more are common features in the American workplace. The development of the
Pizza Hut: A Tough Employment Situation Any Way You Slice It
The Des Moines Register had an article about how support has poured in for a Pizza Hut Delivery driver that was suspended from work after he shot an alleged armed robber. The employee had a valid handgun permit but a Pizza Hut human resources representative indicated that employees are not allowed to carry guns "because we (Pizza
What You Need to Know About Retaliation Claims
Pennsylvania employment lawyer Michael Moore has an excellent post on Five Things Every HR Generalist Should Know about Retaliation Claims. Michael notes that the number of retaliation claims rose 18% in 2007 to a record high, doubling since 1992. His post covers the following areas:
- What is unlawful retaliation?
- What is "Adverse Action" by
Should Employers Allow Employees to Start Businesses?
I read a Des Moines Register article this past week on a young man who is starting a business while employed by another company. According to the SBA deputy director in Iowa this happens frequently. I must say that I greatly admire anyone who has the courage and desire to start their own business. But
Rush Nigut Joins Brick Gentry, P.C. Law Firm
Today is my last day with the Sullivan & Ward law firm. This coming Monday I am taking a hop, skip and a jump over to the law firm of Brick Gentry, P.C. in West Des Moines, Iowa. This is actually almost literally true as the Brick Gentry law firm is located across the parking lot just to the west
Is Blogging Hazardous for Your Career?
As a blogger you may want to read this post from the Write Stuff on how to protect your online reputation.
The post discusses how several employees have been fired from their jobs for writing controversial blog posts including a Web designer that shared stories and opinions about co-workers on a personal blog
Interview Tips to Live By
I don’t know a single employer that can’t use some good interview tips. Fortunately for us Ohio Employer attorney Jon Hyman shares how to avoid hidden interview traps and common stereotypes to avoid during job interviews.
These are great posts so be sure to check them out.