Understanding the nuances of employment contracts can provide valuable insights and clarity for both employers and potential employees. Based on my years of experience in workforce management and my ...

Yes, you can legislate good behavior. Here’s how to create and use a Standards of Behavior contract that boosts morale, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Behavior Standards Sample* Client ...

Earlier today, HR expert Thomas Otter pointed me to an example of a fresh approach to employment contracts. It's the illustration you see at the top of this story. In the spirit of recent Twitter ...

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Sometimes the "cause" standard in employment contracts specifies particular misconduct and a minimum level of culpability, such as "gross negligence" or "recklessness." Sometimes it's undefined.

Across the financial sector and in many other industries, annual bonuses are paid out over the first few months of the year. Companies will often use this time as an opportunity to ask their workers ...

As discussed below, the new law generally bans employment agreements that require workers to “stay” for a minimum period of time or “pay” certain debts, penalties, or fees. With narrow exceptions, ...

Multistate employers with employees in Texas are subject to state laws regarding employment agreements. Whether your business is large or small, specific provisions within your agreements could render ...