BW INSIGHTS

Are You Ready if a Sexual Harassment Scandal Hits Your Business? - Part III

As outlined in our earlier posts, business leaders are subject to increasing scrutiny in light of the national dialogue happening right now. This movement is not limited to the arena of celebrities and politicians. Does your business know what to do if allegations are lodged against your CEO or other critical managers? Given the spotlight being... Read More

U.S. Department of Labor Announced New Payroll Audit Independent Investigation (PAID) Program

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the federal Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new pilot program aimed to help resolve potential overtime and minimum wage violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). More information about the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program will be available in the coming weeks, but the DOL... Read More

Are You Ready if a Sexual Harassment Scandal Hits Your Business? - Part II

Does your business have a handle on its policy enforcement? As outlined in our earlier post, charges of sexual harassment have always posed the potential for very serious liability. Historically, however, sexual harassment has been relatively difficult to prove from the legal perspective. That tide is turning, however, as technology and social... Read More

Are You Ready if a Sexual Harassment Scandal Hits Your Business?

Does your business have the basics covered? For the past several months, we have been inundated with daily news about entertainers, media personalities, and politicians being accused of sexual harassment and worse. Victims of such conduct are no longer remaining silent – and rightfully so. The era of responding to an employee’s allegation of... Read More