PRESS RELEASE PHILADELPHIA/Dec 10, 2012 --- Employment law attorney Ayesha Hamilton says she's seen an uptick in employer and employee concerns about the future, which seem to be related to the current political climate. By opening two new offices in the Philadelphia...
Protecting Your Rights And Interests, No Matter The Issue
Year: 2012
PRESS RELEASE
WHO IS YOUR SUPERVISOR UNDER THE LAW?
Vance v. Ball State UniversityWho is a supervisor? Why is this important?Title VII of the Civil Rights Act imposes liability upon an employer for the actions of a supervisor. This means it is particularly important to define who is a supervisor, i.e. whose actions...
Drug Testing Your Employees
In some industries, such as commercial transportation, state and federal law requires employee drug testing. But what about those industries where its not required but is useful? Here are some issues to think about when drug testing your employees: Make sure that the...
BEFORE YOU FIRE…
In an article in SMART CEO Magazine, Lindsay Enay provides some valuable considerations to think about before you fire an employee. 1. "Is this a performance problem or a personality problem?" The answer is easy if its a performance problem. You know you need to get...
Be A Mentor-Your Success Depends On It!
What have you done to mentor someone today? Don't forget that your success is a collaborative effort in which your team plays an integral part. So mentoring isn't a waste of time but rather, an investment in your own success. When you "lift as you rise", you are...
ATHENA POWERLINK
Are you a business who fits the following criteria? ♦ 51% woman owned ♦ Two years in business ♦ Two full-time employees ♦ Annual revenues of ―$250,000 for a manufacturing or retail business ―$100,000 for a service business Then you are ready for ATHENA POWERLINK!...
When You Fire. . .
If, after careful consideration, you decide that it is time for the company to separate from an employee, you must continue to use the same care you used in reaching that decision. Consider the following steps to guide your actions: Make sure you have documented the...
5 Ways to Protect Yourself If Starting a Business
PROTECT YOURSELF: Things to think about when starting your business... When starting your business, think about the ways in which you can and should protect yourself, your personal assets and your family. 1. Make sure you chose the appropriate corporate form. It is...
BUSINESS DIVORCE: How to make it easier on yourself!
The break-up of a partnership is no different from a divorce. Let's call it a business divorce. It is every bit as emotionally, financially and physically taxing as leaving your spouse. Much like a pre-nuptial agreement, it is imperative that you have a partnership...