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12 Best Practices for Hiring H-2A Workers
May 10, 2016

Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore Shareholder Brendan Monahan was recently profiled in a post by Good Fruit Grower. The post highlighted tips Brendan shared for agriculture employers considering hiring workers under the H-2A visa program.

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8 Tips for Effective Workplace Investigations
Apr 25, 2016

A prompt investigation into an employee complaint about a colleague will build employee morale by reinforcing your organization's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Aviva Kamm explains that investigating and responding appropriately to the complaint can also provide the employer with a complete defense to any claims of discrimination.

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Employee Use of Social Media and Email
Mar 28, 2016

Certain employee activities on social media and email are protected under the National Labor Relations Act. Stokes Lawrence Employment attorney Krista Nelson reviews those activities and what employers should do to stay compliant. (12:22)

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Will Your Tipping Policy Land You in Court?
Mar 03, 2016

On February 23, 2016, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit ruled in a long-awaited decision that the Department of Labor can regulate the tip pooling policies of employers around the country. Aviva Kamm and Krista Nelson explain the ruling's impact on employers.

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Do You Need a Farm Labor Contractor License?
Jan 14, 2016

The Washington Supreme Court is again being asked to interpret the FLCA in Saucedo v. NW Management and Realty Services. In the Saucedo case, the Court will decide whether a farm management company constitutes a farm labor contractor under the FLCA. Sarah Wixson reviews how a company could be viewed as a farm labor contractor.

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