
Tag: Employees
Rhode Island employers may be justifiably confused as to whether and how to implement policies concerning their employees’ use of… Read More
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace and The “#MeToo Movement”
Rhode Island employers can expect to see bills introduced in the 2018 session of the General Assembly that address the… Read More
The U.S. Supreme Court, Unions, and the Future of Collective Bargaining in the Public Sector
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear a case that has the potential to rock the world of unions that… Read More
Cyber Insurance: A Necessary Shield Against Digital Infiltration
The threat of a cyber-attack is hardly virtual. From covertly installing malware that holds a victim company’s data hostage, to… Read More
Medical Non-Competes in Rhode Island: No Clean Bill of Health
The Rhode Island Superior Court recently refused to enforce a non-compete agreement against a local physician because it was against… Read More
Are Your Trade Secrets Gone Without A Trace?
Trade secret misappropriation presents a significant concern for companies. Pilfered trade secrets can have devastating effects on a company's business,… Read More
Employees Traveling Internationally? Read This.
Does your business depend on the international travel of its employees? What would happen to your business if one of… Read More
Is The Classification Of Your Workers Putting Your Business At Risk?
Businesses have a lot at stake in properly classifying their workers as either employees or independent contractors. The Rhode Island… Read More
Distinguishing Between Types Of Non-Compete Provisions In Rhode Island
Businesses often attempt to protect their valuable, non-public information – for example, confidential business and marketing plans developed through investment… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Employers Must Periodically Review Investment Options In 401(k) Plans And Remove Imprudent Funds
An employer has fiduciary duties with respect to the 401(k) plan it provides its employees. Those duties include the obligation… Read More