Human Resources

Death in the Workplace Question

In my Yahoo Groups HR Community email, I recently came across the following question and engaged with the solicitor in the following dialogue: What is the process to be followed if there is a death at the workplace (not factory)? The death could be of an employee, contract staff or visitor. Is there any legal [...]

Interesting Comment: “Response to Reader’s Questions Regarding Severance & Separation Agreements”

Sometimes a reader's comment is so on target that it's worth its own post. Fellow attorney Michael Moore of Russell, Krafft & Gruber, LLP, in Lancaster, PA, sent me the following comment concerning my December 2, 2007, post "Response to Reader's Questions Regarding Severance & Separation Agreements." Chuck: The strength of a severance agreement containing [...]

Questions Regarding Immigration Visa and Employment Eligibility

A reader recently asked the following: What are the penalties and consequences, if any, for knowingly hiring an individual as an independent contractor whose work visa (H1) had expired and offering part time employment to his wife, who is on a H4 Visa? My answer follows: The below information in bold is directly from the [...]

Chuck Krugel Quoted in CFO Magazine’s December 2007 Issue

Kate Plourd of CFO Magazine recently interviewed me for her December story “Thank You, and Good Night! How to make a graceful exit when you resign.” Also, I was quoted in her article. The article is below. The part where I’m quoted is highlighted. You can also access a PDF version of it here. Thanks [...]

Response to Reader’s Questions Regarding Severance & Separation Agreements

Ritu Anand of GE India sent me the below questions concerning my October 28, 2007, post concerning severance and separation agreements. Hi Charles , Thanks for throwing light on this subject ! However, I have a few doubts and would appreciate if You could help resolve them: 1. What is the guarantee that the exiting [...]

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