Jun 11, 2024
How to Use Social Media to Avoid Hiring a Bad Employee
Hiring the right employee is crucial for any business, but sometimes, someone who looks perfect on paper ends up being a poor fit. Social media can be a powerful tool...
Employee Management
Apr 3, 2023
What Employers Need To Know About Confidentiality & Non-Disparagement Clauses in Settlement Agreements.
In February 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its decision in McLaren Macomb, holding that confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses commonly found in severance and settlement agreements may be...
Oct 6, 2022
Attorney Ian Alden Discusses Independent Contractors vs. Employee Rules.
Senior Attorney Ian Alden has been invited to speak at this year’s Annual NMDOT Conference in Albuquerque, NM October 18-19. He will be discussing Updates to Independent Contractor vs. Employee...
Jul 18, 2022
Law 4 Small Business Named A “Best Place to Work”
L4SB get “kudos” from the ABQ Business First. Law 4 Small Business along with its parent company, Slingshot, LLC was named to the 2022 list of businesses to be honored...
Aug 30, 2021
Zero Tolerance Work Policies In States With Legalized Marijuana Laws
The times, they are a changing, but should your employee policies be changing as well? Many small businesses that are located in states that are legalizing recreational marijuana use are...
Aug 11, 2021
Workshop: Learn How To Hire Quality Employees
Attorney Ian Alden has seen it all when it comes to businesses with employee issues. This makes him the perfect guy to share 5 specific tips he has identified to...
Feb 15, 2021
What The Heck Is Human Resources Anyway?!?!?!? Part 3
Administration Welcome to this week’s installment of “What the Heck is Human Resources?”. If you missed the first two you can find them here. This week we will use what...
Feb 9, 2021
What The Heck is Human Resources!?!?!? Part 2
Understanding Corporate Culture Corporate culture is the character and personality of a business, the shared values and beliefs of leadership and staff, it’s the intangible driving force of an organization....
Feb 1, 2021
What The Heck Is Human Resources?!?!
How many of you actually know what the term, “HR” really means? Most small businesses are actively working in the realm of Human Resources on a daily basis without even...
Jan 29, 2021
Are They An Employee Or An Independent Contractor?
Just because you call them a contractor doesn’t mean they are…. Attorney Joseph Turner looks at the conundrum that many business owners face when dealing with employees. Simply put, if...
Jan 7, 2021
What Employers Need To Know About COVID -19 Vaccines And Employees
Vaccines are here, what employers need to know. As the global community rejoices at the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine, employers are once again struggling to understand how this new...
Oct 19, 2020
Business Horror Stories: Jekyll & Hyde Employees
The person I interviewed was nothing like the employee I ended up terminating. Their resume was spot on. Their interview went perfect. So how is it the person I thought...