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Pandemic Pandemonium
It is impossible to open a newspaper, surf the web or turn on the TV and not see or hear something about the avian flu and the potential for a pandemic. Experts predict that if the pandemic hits full force, up to 40 percent of the population could become infected within just two weeks. Literally,...
Read MoreHow Sexual Harassment Prevention Programs Hurt Women
Introduction As we all know, both women and men can be perpetrators as well as victims of sexual harassment. However, as a practical matter, women are more likely than men to be victims. To stem the rising tide of sexual harassment claims, most responsible employers have become significantly...
Read MoreDid You Survive OFCCP Audit Season? Ten Items To Consider For Current And Future Audit Preparation
Federal government contracts are often a source of big business for employers. But with big business can come big problems, especially for those government contractors and subcontractors who do not fulfill the affirmative action obligations tied to their contractor status. How big can the problems...
Read MoreUnlawful Employee Internet Use: Is It Your Company's Problem?
An employee reports to his supervisor that a coworker is viewing pornographic websites during the workday on his company computer and that some of the sites involve child pornography. What is the company's responsibility, if any, to investigate the employee's Internet use? Must the company...
Read MoreWolfBlock And WolfBlock Public Strategies: The Sum Is Greater Than Its Parts
Editor: Mr. Crowe, would you tell our readers something about your background and professional experience? Crowe: I have been a member of the Bar since 1973, and I have always maintained a Boston law practice. Twenty years ago I opened a consulting practice, in the area of government relations...
Read MoreThey're Not In My Locker Room . . . Or Conference Room - The Myth Of The Gay-Free Workplace
I admit it. I'm a sports junkie. Growing up, my first, second and third loves on this planet were the Philadelphia sports teams. I love most things about sports. I love the competition. I love the conversation. I love the way a team can bring together an entire city. I love its traditions. Well...
Read MorePolicy Issues Alert! Removing Heavy Burdens From A Rent Control Ordinance
Editor: What was the status of rent control in Morristown prior to the 2005 election? Gormally: Morristown has had a rent control ordinance since the 1970s. Most multi-family property owners can operate effectively under a rent control ordinance in other municipalities. Landlords in Morristown,...
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