Author: Jeanine Kilgallen

Misclassification of workers: a costly issue

Misclassification of workers as independent contractors remains a top employment law problem area, frequently resulting in fines, orders for back wage payments, penalties and an array of headaches for unsuspecting employers. Proper classification of workers can be difficult for several…

Internal investigations a critical tool for minimizing employer risk

What should an employer do to effectively resolve and protect itself from liability? Employers must investigate every matter promptly and thoroughly is critical in reducing the risk to the employer.