Not every form of sexual harassment is as obvious. There subtle things that while individually relatively minor and maybe even harmless if done once or twice, can combine to create a hostile workplace. In this video I talk about how managers and small business owners can...
There is no "right way" to conduct a sexual harassment investigation. But there are common elements that make on successful. Impartiality — if you can be neutral, get someone else to do it.Having a plan (and following the plan)Systematic plan for collecting and reviewing evidence in...
The lurid details of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo conduct with female staffers, state employees, and the public (official report here) was big news and frankly frightening in scope, conduct, and breadth of the behavior. If true (and I expect they are true), the allegations...
Written by Arabella Chen and Matthew S. Johnston You thought of it. You created it. Your business depends on it. It is your business. It is likely intellectual property. Intellectual property (IP) ranges from artwork, inventions, designs, brands and logos to music, medical drugs, and more. IP laws...
The Great Resignation has become the name for the idea of how millions of workers are deciding whether to return to the office or take a chance to pursue other options. We are seeing many potential employees asking for work and employers asking for employees, but the two...
Welcome to the Johnston Business Law Group blog! Are you looking for some particular information? We've outlined some of the questions we get asked the most in hopes of pointing you in the right direction. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact us or schedule...
To be honest, I think OSHA is sending out some mixed messages when it comes to COVID vaccine programs, masking, employee safety, and similar matters. While they endorse the CDC's guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals, they still have some less than clear guidance. In this...
We are receiving a lot of questions about what an employer can and cannot do when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace: Can I require my employees to get vaccinated?Can I require my employees to show proof of vaccination?What exceptions can be made...
The CDC announced that fully vaccinated individuals can be indoors and outdoors without a mask. Many small biz owners are left confused wondering what it means for their business, employees and customers.In this latest video, #MattTheLawyer dives into the following FAQs we've gotten this week: First, you will...