KINLEY LAW POSTS

Businesses are limited in how they respond to bad on-line reviews. Federal and state law prevents contracts to stop bad reviews.

All businesses need to be careful with hiring and paying attorneys. American Express at Open Forum reports on the different ways that law firms take advantage of clients. Some examples: Including charges for corporate, estate planning and real estate forms that they have used multiple times and billed to multiple clients. Being shuffled off to less experienced attorneys and paying for the “supervision” by the senior attorney; and, refusing to negotiate the billable hour and

It’s illegal to ask about disabilities in an interview. However, it’s acceptable to ask applicants if they are able to perform the essential responsibilities of the job with reasonable accommodation. Job Descriptions Always start with good job descriptions. They should be prepared carefully, since they can be used against your company in a lawsuit, or if properly prepared, as a defense to such a lawsuit. . How to Create a Job Description. A well-written job description is o

“During required rest periods, employers must relieve their employees of all duties and relinquish any control over how employees spend their break time.” So ruled the California Supreme Court last month in JENNIFER AUGUSTUS v. ABM SECURITY SERVICES, INC. In the case, a security guard company required the guards to keep their phones and communication devices in the “ON” position and to “remain vigilant” during breaks. In deciding the case, the court was reviewing an Industr