By Stanley B. Malos, J.D., Ph.D. - An extensive review of literature and court cases relating to performance appraisals, the law, and liability. (Added: 16-Oct-2004 Hits: 1450 )

By lectriclaw - An employee, by the very nature of the employment relationship, must be subject to some level of monitoring by the employer. However, this monitoring has limits. Courts have held that it is a tortuous invasion of privacy for an employer to monitor employee telephone conversions. Similarly, mail carried through the U.S. postal service is granted a high level of protection. (Added: 14-Nov-2000 Hits: 437 )

By Shawn Smith - Learn why it is important that managers are open, honest and accurate in their appraisals of employees. One reason: To be overly positive or negative may invite legal problems. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 384 )

By Christina Morfeld - This article presents practical tips for ensuring that workers are appropriately classified as either employees or independent contractors. (Added: 14-Sep-2002 Hits: 328 )

By Christina Morfeld - Part 1 discusses the fundamental components of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, Part 2 defines must-know FMLA terminology, and Part 3 explores the Act's relationship with other laws. (Added: 14-Sep-2002 Hits: 310 )

By Dave Bowman - In a drive to regain an age-old prerogative, organizations across the U.S. are insisting that employees sign a statement that packs a powerful economic punch. The statement gives the boss the right to fire workers "at-will," for any reason or no reason. (Added: 7-May-2001 Hits: 595 )

By G. Neil - Learn how to design and implement a performance appraisal system that protects you from legal trouble, rather than inviting legal action. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 252 )