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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and... more +
Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP

Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Reminds Employers That Succession Planning Must Be Handled With Care

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There is no doubt that employers have a legitimate interest in succession planning. However, a recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision underscores the importance of utilizing and communicating age-neutral criteria when...more

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Employment Law Risks for Family Businesses

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One of the benefits of operating a family business is the opportunity to work closely with other family members on a daily basis. However, it is important to remember that a family member is just like any other employee in...more

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The “Perfectly Clear” Successor Doctrine Just Got A Bit Narrower

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Board narrowed the circumstances of when a successor employer will be a “perfectly clear” successor. ...more

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Family Affair: Potential Problems with Family-Owned Businesses

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Some of the most heartbreaking situations we see in our closely-held business and estate practices are families torn apart over differences in dealing with family-owned businesses. When there are problems with...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

NLRB Decision Potentially Expands "Perfectly Clear" Successorship Rule

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision in Nexeo Solutions, LLC earlier this week, ruling that the buyer in an asset purchase of the seller’s business was a "perfectly clear" successor. As a result, the...more

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Business Succession Planning: The Time is Now

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Family-controlled businesses comprise between 80-90 percent of all business enterprises in North America. And while it is estimated that nearly 40 percent of family businesses are passed successfully to a second generation,...more

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