Archive for February, 2007

Playing at Work and Working at Play

February 23, 2007 at 4:05 pm by: Kansas Employment Law Letter

by Boyd Byers
Every office has at least one. The guy who stockpiles Star Wars action figures in his cubicle. Or the gal with the Hello Kitty screen saver who jams to the same music as her teenage daughter.
Twenty years ago, they would have been considered immature and unprofessional. Today, they’re more likely to be seen [...]

Conducting a Good-Faith Workplace Investigation

February 23, 2007 at 8:53 am by: Oklahoma Employment Law Letter

Employers all know the importance of investigating allegations of misconduct, discrimination, and harassment in the workplace. But even so, that practice sometimes falls by the wayside when times get busy. Here’s a look at a recent Tenth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision on workplace investigations.
Workplace Investigations: The HR [...]

Pay, Time Off Issues for Office Closings Due to Inclement Weather

February 2, 2007 at 4:44 pm by: Indiana Employment Law Letter

by Susan W. Kline
With winter weather upon us, including snowy and icy road conditions, employers are faced with the prospect of lost time when employees can’t or don’t report to work because of inclement weather.