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Giving Employees Time Off Work for Religious Reasons
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Last night marked the beginning of Ramadan, Islam's holy month of fasting, and employers may have to make some reasonable accommodations for Muslim...
Whataburger Survives PR Nightmare After Worker Denies Service to Police
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
A Whataburger worker in Lewisville, Texas was fired for refusing to serve two off-duty police officers, creating a public relations nightmare for the company...
Should I Hire a Recruiter to Do My Hiring?
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Finding the right people for your small business is a key to your success. But you also don't have any time. Is it worth your hard-earned money to hire a...
Apple Employees Won't Be Paid for Bag Checks
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
A federal court in California yesterday sided with Apple, and not employees, dismissing a class-action lawsuit by workers seeking compensation for unpaid time...
A Fresh Approach to Hiring and Employment in 2016
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
Employers and employees rely on each other. Yet, there is often a deep divide between them, and a disparate understanding of needs. Though it seems simple...
How to Fire a Bad Business Partner
By Ephrat Livni, Esq. | Last updated on
You believe your business partner is not performing and that you would be better off without that person. What can you do? The answer depends on how your...