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Employment Practices

Downsizing Risk Management: RFOA as an Affirmative Defense

2008-08-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Meacham v. Knolls Atomic Power and provides practical advice to employers facing layoffs.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Risk Management for Company-Paid Purchase Cards

2008-06-01 | Scott Langlinais

Scott Langlinais warns companies of the dangers of 'improving' controls by providing P-cards to employees.

Employment Practices

"Associational" Discrimination Claims a Growing Concern for Employers

2008-05-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel explains why human resources professionals must consider the potential for claims by employee spouses, relatives, and partners.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Reducing the Opportunity To Commit Fraud

2008-03-01 | Scott Langlinais

Scott Langlinais says while checks and balances are important, they cannot prevent fraud—segregated processes compliment ethical behavior.

Employment Practices

New York Steps Up Employment Compliance Oversight

2008-02-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel tells how the State Division of Human Rights is now investigating administrative complaints of discrimination more aggressively.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Importance of a Strong Fraud Policy

2008-01-01 | Scott Langlinais

Scott Langlinais advises firms to adopt, reiterate frequently, enforce, and reevaluate their codes of conduct.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

Building Processes To Detect Fraud

2007-09-01 | Scott Langlinais

Scott Langlinais reveals how to develop an internal approach where everyone is responsible for identifying risks and exposing perpetrators.

Corporate Fraud Prevention

High-Integrity Management and Fraud Prevention: The Wrong Way

2007-07-01 | Scott Langlinais

A company can employ many tactics to fight fraud, but one person can undermine it. Scott Langlinais explains.

Employment Practices

Special Rules on Release Agreements for Workers Raise Questions and Create Litigation Risks

2007-03-01 | Paul Siegel

Paul Siegel explains why drafting group termination releases that will reduce the risk of employment litigation and withstand judicial scrutiny is so difficult.

Employment Practices

How Companies Are Bracing for EEOC Class Action Initiative Goals

2007-02-01 | Paul Siegel

With the government stating its intent to address systemic workplace discrimination, employers should consider preventive practices. Paul Siegel explains.

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