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Hiring & Firing refers to the process of recruiting, interviewing and offering employment and the process of evaluating performance and dismissing employees. Hiring & Firing is a highly regulated area and can create tremendous liability for employers who fail to properly adhere to acceptable employment practices. Some of the potential pitfalls in this area stem from discriminatory hiring practices, improper performance evaluations, and retaliatory firings.  less -
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10 Steps for Built-to-Sell Tech Startups to Lock Down Employment Law Compliance

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You’ve built a great product, assembled a talented team, and maybe even caught the attention of investors or potential buyers. But your code or growth metrics will only get you so far if your company is not a compliant...more

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New DEI Guidance Ties Federal Funding to Compliance and Provides Roadmap for Employers: Your 6 Biggest Takeaways

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Federal officials just issued another warning that employers may be at risk of losing federal funding – including grant funding – if their DEI or similar programs violate anti-discrimination laws. Recent guidance from the...more

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From Forest to Fortune: Navigating Workplace Ethics With Robin Hood — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter explore the intersection of ethics and workplace culture through the lens of the Disney classic, Robin Hood. Joined by Jordan Hayes of Cathedral...more

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[Event] Employment Law Symposium - August 28th, Richmond, VA

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Navigate the ever-changing employment law circus at our Richmond Employment Law Symposium. As legal rules continue to shift like contortionists, employers need practical strategies to stay compliant. The K&C Employment Law...more

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How to Address Applicants' Noncompetes During the Hiring Process

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Imagine this: You are filling a senior level position. You review hundreds of resumes, conduct dozens of screening interviews, and coordinate final interviews of the top candidates. After selecting the company’s top choice,...more

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Managers Who Use ChatGPT to Promote Employees – What Could Go Wrong?

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While artificial intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool in a manager’s arsenal when it comes to efficiently making decisions, it is essential to use it ethically and fairly. Companies are no longer relying on AI solely to...more

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Key Takeaways - Terminating the Problem Employee

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In our recent webcast, “Terminating the Problem Employee," the Labor & Employment team shared key considerations for employers looking to terminate a “problem employee” while avoiding controversy and litigation. Below are our...more

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Employee Terminations: Honesty is the Best Policy

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Terminating an employee can be one of the most consequential decisions an employer can make. The best way to mitigate risk? Honesty....more

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Hiring Smarter: Best Practices for Interviews: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In this episode of What’s the Tea in L&E, Labor & Employment attorney Mike Gardner joins host Leah Stiegler for a deep dive into best practices for conducting interviews. They highlight the critical role of documentation in...more

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Performance Reviews: Lessons from Severance — Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In this episode of Hiring to Firing, hosts Tracey Diamond and Emily Schifter dive into the challenges of managing employee performance, taking lessons from Mr. Milchick’s infamous performance review in the latest season of...more

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[Event] 41st Annual Employment Law Update - May 15th, Hampton, VA

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Managing risk in the employment law circus isn’t always easy when the rules change like they are contortionists. The 41st Annual Employment Law Update will highlight recent changes to the law and how employers can most...more

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[Webinar] Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants: Practical Advice to Safeguard Your Company’s Critical Assets - April 10th,...

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The protection of trade secrets and confidential information is critical to the success of many organizations. Employers must remain vigilant against the growing risk of sensitive information being compromised, especially...more

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10th Circuit Decision Highlights Best Practices for Employers Planning Reductions in Force

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In Raymond v. Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit considered and rejected a group of former employees’ allegations that they were selected for termination in a reduction in force (RIF)...more

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Why Human Expertise Matters in Placing Flexible Legal Talent

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As corporate legal departments face the challenge of meeting fluctuating demands without overextending resources, there’s never been a greater need for flexible legal talent. Legal departments manage gaps caused by attrition,...more

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[Event] Workplace Horizons 2025 - April 30th - May 2nd, New York, NY

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The leading educational and networking conference — from the premier firm for employment + labor law - Join us at Workplace Horizons 2025, where attorneys, in-house counsel and HR leaders come together to share and solve...more

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The 5 Best Practices for New Hire Onboarding

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It’s reported that 69% of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they received a great onboarding experience. First impressions matter, especially when it comes to new hire onboarding. A...more

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[Event] Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar - February 20th, Baltimore, MD

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Join us for a half-day of SHRM- and HRCI-approved programming and plenty of networking. Our annual Hot Topics in Employment Law Seminar is a must-attend event for business owners, legal experts, C-suite executives, and HR...more

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When Documentation Backfires: A Case Study From the Tenth Circuit

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Part of our standard advice to nearly every client is "document, document, document." Typically, robust and timely documentation ensures that an employer has strong evidence of its legitimate rationale for making employment...more

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[Event] 28th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar - November 13th, Hoffman Estates, IL

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Hinshaw invites you to the 28th Annual Labor & Employment Seminar, tailored exclusively for attorneys and human resources professionals. Whether you're a legal expert or an HR specialist, this one-day seminar will provide you...more

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Managing Political Discourse at Work With Lessons From Mad Men - Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In part two of the three-part Hiring to Firing series, host Tracey Diamond and new co-host Emily Schifter dive into the complexities of managing employees’ political beliefs and discourse in the workplace, just in time for...more

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Leading the Ted Lasso Way: Cultivating a Positive Leadership Mindset - Hiring to Firing Podcast

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As the nation awaits the 2024 presidential election and its outcome, Hiring to Firing podcast introduces a three-part series focusing on key issues top of mind for company executives: inspirational messaging and managing...more

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[Webinar] Storm-Ready Workforce: Best Practices for Employers to Manage Employees Before, During, and After a Natural Disaster -...

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Hurricane season is here, bringing with it the potential for severe weather that can cause widespread damage, impacting entire communities. Natural disasters may be unpredictable - but your response doesn't have to be....more

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[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

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It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

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[Event] Annual Employment Law Summit - May 15th, San Diego, CA

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The agenda for Mintz’s Annual Employment Law Summit taking place on May 15th in San Diego is now available! This year, we are thrilled to feature Hon. William McCurine as our keynote speaker. The segments this year include:...more

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Recent Rulings Pave Way for More Workplace Bias Claims: 5 Steps for Florida Employers to Reduce Risk of Trial

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Two recent court rulings provide a roadmap for Florida employees and their attorneys to take their claims all the way to trial by building a convincing mosaic of circumstantial evidence. This means that now more than ever,...more

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