Ending a job relationship can be a difficult decision for any Rhode Island employer. When a worker leaves, the goal is to protect the company. At the same time, a good plan provides a clear path forward for the person leaving. A strong severance agreement can lower...
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Employment Law
The 7 most common triggers of employment law disputes — and how to prevent them
Employment disputes often begin long before any official legal action. A rushed email or missed payroll correction, a poor decision by a supervisor or informal handling of a leave request. These are just a few examples of actions that, if not addressed promptly, can...
What Rhode Island employer defenses work in Title VII lawsuits?
Experiencing a potential workplace discrimination claim can leave uncertainty and cautiousness as an employer. In Rhode Island, disputes like these often involve federal protections under Title VII as well as state-level safeguards through the Rhode Island Fair...
How collective bargaining agreements create peaceful workplaces
You arrive at work and feel tension in the air. Disagreements between management and staff have created an uncomfortable environment. But what if you could find common ground before disputes escalate? Collective bargaining offers exactly that opportunity. This process...
Responding to claims that a layoff was unlawful
When a company faces claims that a layoff was unlawful, it is important to approach the matter with both caution and a clear, informed strategy. Even when a decision to reduce staff was financially or operationally necessary, former employees may allege wrongful...
3 scenarios where terminated workers can sue employers
Employment arrangements can last for as long as years or as little as a single day. Both employees and employers have the option of ending the working relationship at any point that is no longer productive or mutually beneficial. Under at-will employment laws,...
3 ways employers can limit the risk of worker litigation
Employees are one of the most important assets at an organization. They are also one of the leading sources of organizational liability. Workers can perform their jobs poorly, leading to claims of defective products. They mistreat one another, resulting in allegations...
Defusing allegations that a company permitted sexual harassment
Companies need workers to maintain their premises, produce goods for consumers or interact with members of the public. Whether a company hires workers for a fabrication facility or customer service roles, the organization has to carefully comply with state and federal...
What do non-solicitation agreements do?
Employment contracts typically need to include many different protections for an employer and clear expectations for both parties. Particularly when organizations hire professionals for executive roles or other positions where employees may have access to intellectual...
3 kinds of employment misconduct businesses must avoid
Many employers operate private establishments, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have to follow many of the same laws that public sector entities do. For example, there are specific things they must do and others they can’t do when it comes to their employees. No...
