Our colleague Frank C. Morris, Jr., at Epstein Becker Green wrote the December issue of Take 5, with five key action items for employers in 2014. Following is an excerpt:
It's December, and human resources professionals and law departments are reflecting on the issues addressed in 2013 and giving thanks for incident-free holiday parties. But the big question is this: What issues should get priority attention for 2014 as part of a proactive approach to workplace issues and limiting potential employment and labor law claims? This month's Take 5 provides a "Top 5" list of action items to maximize the use of your time and resources for optimum results in 2014. …
- Consider Whether Your Organization Should Adopt Mandatory Arbitration Agreements and Seek to Bar Class/Collective Actions in 2014
- Enhance the Accessibility of Your Organization's Website to Individuals with Disabilities
- Ensure That Proper Exempt/Nonexempt and Independent Contractor/Employee Determinations and Updated Job Descriptions Are in Place in 2014
- Update Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreements to Better Protect Intellectual Property and Human Capital Assets in a High-Technology, BYOD, Mobile World
- Consider Key Employer ACA Issues for 2014
Tags: Affordable Care Act, Arbitration Agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Employer Mandate, Frank C. Morris Jr., NLRB, Non-Competes, U.S. Department of Justice