On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Jun 27, 2017 | Employment Contracts, Employment Disputes, Wrongful Termination
The division between personal and work life often becomes blurred, especially if the person in question functions as a very public representative of the company that he or she works for. For most people, though, it is still possible to keep personal lives separate...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | May 15, 2017 | Employment Disputes, Wrongful Termination
A recent 2nd Circuit court ruling will affect how employers have to deal with employees who make profane comments about their place of employment or associated workers outside of work time. The April 21st ruling noted that an employee’s Facebook rant, in which...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Apr 18, 2017 | Employment Disputes, Workplace Discrimination, Wrongful Termination
As an employer, you know that the process of screening and hiring new applicants comes with a significant level of responsibility. You want to make the best possible decisions, ensuring that new hires will be able to safely and reliably perform the duties of the job...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Aug 11, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
The day will come as an employer when you know you have a tough decision in front of you. Firing an employee can be an uncomfortable experience for both of you and it is a matter that should be handled pragmatically and with delicacy. In a worst case scenario, your...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Jul 22, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
As a business owner, you understandably want to see your operations thrive and your employee ranks filled by individuals who are not just competent, but actually passionate about their work. While this is a laudable and perfectly achievable objective, the reality is...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Apr 14, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
In our previous post, we began discussing how those state employees who are reluctant to blow the whistle on fraudulent, abusive and/or potentially harmful practices don’t have to be unnecessarily fearful, as the Whistleblower’s Act protects them from...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Apr 2, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
If you are a state employee who has uncovered evidence of malfeasance or any other harmful activity being committed by a state agency or independent contractor, chances are good that you feel relatively conflicted. Indeed, while you may be outraged by what you have...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Feb 6, 2016 | Wrongful Termination
Yahoo! Inc. made headlines earlier this week when it announced that it would not only be willing to entertain a sale of its core business going forward, but also that it would be terminating roughly 1,700 employees or nearly 15 percent of its workforce.Unfortunately...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Dec 16, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
Disclosing sensitive information about a business or certain practices is something that could get an employee into a lot of trouble. In many cases, they are restricted from doing so by an employment contract or confidentiality agreement; violating these agreements...
On behalf of Danz Law, PLLC | Dec 11, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or “EEOC” is an administrative agency whose primary responsibilities include enforcing federal laws with regard to protecting employees and job applicants from discrimination in the workplace. Types of...
