Three recent studies agree that millennial workers defy the stereotypes about them that have gained so much media attention. The studies, commissioned by Zapier, Udemy, and Bank of America, show that millennials are loyal to their employers, practice good money management habits, and are far from lazy a...
A significant issue facing the United States is the number of people who have criminal records and the fact that most employers aren’t willing to hire them. It makes sense that organizations want to protect their employees from dangerous people. But the truth is, there are many people with felony...
One of the most exciting ways the internet has changed the workplace is that it has decentralized it, making it easier than ever for people to work remotely. This is good news for everyone. For workers, it means getting to finally take advantage of all the benefits remote work has to offer, and for empl...
E-mail is one of the most effective communication tools utilized by businesses today. Marketing tools make it simple for companies of all levels to create a campaign, upload a list, and send out promotional e-mails to everyone, everywhere, whether they want it or not. Unfortunately, we have all experien...
A recent Fifth Circuit case highlights the complexity of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and should alert employers to the dangers of running afoul of FLSA rules. Although the plaintiffs lost the case, Escribano v. Travis County, Texas, No. 19-50236 (5th Cir. Jan. 10, 2020) shows how complicated the...
