Legal Issues and Labor Law

By Shawn Smith - Learn why it is important that managers are open, honest and accurate in their appraisals of employees. One reason: To be overly positive or negative may invite legal problems. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 1165 )

By Christina Morfeld - This article presents practical tips for ensuring that workers are appropriately classified as either employees or independent contractors. (Added: 14-Sep-2002 Hits: 689 )

By Dave Bowman - In a drive to regain an age-old prerogative, organizations across the U.S. are insisting that employees sign a statement that packs a powerful economic punch. The statement gives the boss the right to fire workers at-will, for any reason or no reason. (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 1091 )

By G. Neil - Learn how to design and implement a performance appraisal system that protects you from legal trouble, rather than inviting legal action. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 929 )

By Lectriclaw - We are frequently asked whether it is safe to treat a particular service provider as an independent contractor -- and almost always our answer is No. Here's why. (Added: 14-Nov-2000 Hits: 455 )

By OPM - Although the case law on performance management is probably more plentiful than in any other area of personnel management, there have been many twists and turns in its development, which may prompt the researcher to feel that he or she is entering a labyrinth. This indepth article goes through it in detail (Added: 14-Oct-2004 Hits: 1020 )

By John Rukavina - Performance appraisal issues are hitting the courts. This article discusses some labor law and performance appraisal cases before the courts. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 771 )