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Legal Debacles: Halloween Costumes
Oct 2010

Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. More and more adults are dressing up for Halloween—often at work. It can be fun or, in some cases, fraught with horror, resulting in circumstances that are not quite what you’d expect. more...

Can Your Employer Make Money on Your Death? Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Policies
Sep 2010

Laws have cracked down on corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) policies in recent years, but that doesn’t mean companies are no longer profiting from the deaths of employees. A recent report found one-fifth of all life insurance sold is COLI policies. Is your boss trying to collect on your death? And is it legal? more...

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: What Employers Need to Know
Jul 2010

As an employer, it is crucial that you understand the distinctions between an independent contractor and an employee so that you can be sure you are abiding by federal and state tax laws. more...

6 Famous Cases of Sexual Harassment
Jun 2010

Sexual harassment is a possibility in any workplace. Here’s a look at some of the biggest sexual harassment cases in recent memory and what lessons you can learn from them. more...