Working remotely has quickly become the norm in Alaska and other states across the nation. Whether this is temporary, permanently or flexible, remote work has its benefits and setbacks. While it could have budgetary benefits, employers have concerns regarding...
Trial Attorneys With A Record Of Success In Alaska
Year: 2021
Reduce your company’s exposure to wrongful termination suits
Companies have a lot of freedom in regards to who they can hire and fire. However, this may not stop angry ex-employees from claiming that it was wrongful termination. Even if a business is innocent of such claims, it can still help itself by taking steps that protect...
Fairbanks police department is facing allegations
A 16-year veteran of the Fairbanks Police Department, who had risen to the rank of detective, has resigned. He is claiming that he was forced out of the Department on account of a hostile work environment. He follows another police officer who left the Department...
A suspended or revoked real estate license can damage or destroy a business
In Alaska, those who work in real estate and have gotten their real estate license should be fully aware of the rules with maintaining it. If there is a violation that results in a suspension or revocation, it can severely harm their career. What many real estate...
When is firing someone illegal?
Telling someone to pack up their desks and find a new place to work is generally not a pleasant experience. Some disgruntled terminated employees may take legal action against their employer for wrongful termination, claiming that they were fired for illegal reasons....
What exactly is professional malpractice and why does it matter?
Across Alaska, individuals do their best when they are at their jobs and performing their work-related duties. When a worker is a professional, such as a medical care provider or other individual who has had to obtain a special license in order to provide services,...
Businesses can protect themselves with non-competes
It’s standard for middle to large businesses to include a non-compete agreement in an employee’s exit package or onboarding. The goal is to restrict competitors from hiring former employees who have proprietary information or trade secrets. While it is seemingly at...
Noncompetition agreements must be reasonable to be enforceable
Noncompetition agreements are important documents that businesses often execute with their employees to prevent their workers from sharing trade secrets or taking important trade practices into competitor organizations. When an Alaska business wishes to use...
Employment protections for children
The phrase "child labor" calls to mind terrible images from the developing world or from the distant past of the United States. In fact, child labor still exists in the United States, but it is heavily regulated by federal and state laws. Minors can and do work here...
Allegations that can lead to accountant licensing issues
Alaska accountants must maintain certain standards to keep their licenses. When accusations of wrongdoing place an accountant's license in jeopardy, a strong professional defense is critical. When an accountant receives a licensing complaint, their first instinct is...