As companies push forward with their return-to-office (RTO) policies, many unknowingly step into legal minefield. The shift back to in-person … Continue reading Navigating Legal Risks in Return-to-Office Mandates
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Employees care deeply about abortion; gun control; immigration; the uptick in crime; the homeless situation in Anchorage, climate change, and … Continue reading Political Discussions in the Workplace: Strategies for Handling What’s Coming
Noncompete Blues Question: I was so stoked when the premier firm in my area of professional services hired me that … Continue reading Noncompete Agreements: I signed one; can I break it?
Question: When I quit my job, my former employer bought my silence. They paid me ten thousand dollars to not … Continue reading Confidentiality Agreements No More: It’s now safe to tell the truth about my ex-employer’s lies
Question: Several of our employees regularly travel out of state. Before the pandemic, they took vacations for several days or … Continue reading Remote Employees: Employee Dream, Employer Nightmare