Recreational use of cannabis may now be legal for adults but that doesn’t mean you can get high at work.
High times in the office – not so fast
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Gary Phelan talks to WICC about hybrid working
WICC with Gary Phelan
Protect your business from wrongful termination claims
Wrongful termination is one of the most frequent case types filed against companies. Legal action of this nature occurs when employees claim the reason for their discharge is unlawful. You have a responsibility to terminate employees honestly and fairly. According to...
How to identify and resolve workplace bullying and harassment
Employers should work hard to provide a safe working environment that is free of bullying and harassment. Managers should be tasked with investigating claims of harassment and take steps to eliminate the offending behavior. It’s important for employers to recognize...
Attorney Gary Phelan interviewed in Legal Management, The Magazine of ALA “Office Dating: Passions and Policies”
“Workplace fraternization is becoming a bigger issue with younger people who are spending more time at their place of employment, giving them more opportunity to develop relationships with coworkers who share their interests and education and background,” says Gary...
The importance of classifying employees correctly
Many businesses hire workers as independent contractors to save money. For one, they don't have to pay any employer taxes. And contractors’ status makes them ineligible for the benefits full-time employees receive. But as an executive or business owner, you must make...
Employers providing paid FMLA are entitled to tax credits
Along with employer responsibilities laid out in the Federal Medical Leave Act (FMLA), there is a related benefit, set forth in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Employers who provided employees with benefits under FMLA may be entitled to a significant business credit....
