Despite a disclaimer, the Alabama Supreme Court held the City of Montevallo’s Employee Handbook created a contract with employees that placed additional obligations on the City before it could terminate employees....more
Focus The COVID-19 Vaccine: An Update for Employers As of January 19, 2021, two vaccines have been authorized for emergency use by the FDA, with two additional vaccines nearing the end of clinical trials. With vaccines now...more
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If your employees use business vehicles or personal vehicles for work, you should take heed of Great American Alliance Ins. Co. v. Anderson, 2017 U.S. App. LEXIS 2277 (11th Cir. Feb. 8, 2017), involving approximately $1...more
Smart phones and tablets are now commonplace on the construction job site. Are your cell phone policies as outdated as the original the flip phones that you issued to your employees? Do you even have a cell phone policy?...more
Are your cell phone policies as outdated as your original iPhone? Cell phones have become common place in today’s workplace and employers must consider the legal risks they pose. Thus, if you haven’t revisited your policies...more