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Elon Musk’s X Faces Legal Hurdle With Trademark Lawsuit From Marketing Firm

Spiceworks

The post Elon Musk’s X Faces Legal Hurdle With Trademark Lawsuit From Marketing Firm appeared first on Spiceworks. The suit claims that Elon Musk’s company uses the X mark to promote services identical to that of X Social Media.

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Reddit’s Strategic Play Lands it a $60M Content Licensing Deal Before IPO

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They can offer a legal high ground and allow companies like Reddit to reduce their advertising dependency, much to the delight of users. Almost a year after Reddit made difficult changes to monetize its data at the expense of losing some important users, the company reportedly secured a $60 million deal.

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Furlough vs. layoff: What’s the difference, and what do employers need to know?

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Other tips for avoiding issues as an employer: Check with your legal counsel to understand if a furlough would affect your employees’ full-time status under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Or are they in earlier career stages that would allow them to move on more easily?

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The high cost of a bad hire – and how to avoid it

Insperity

You’ll also have to shell out cash each time you advertise on job boards, administer assessments and run background checks. Depending on their role, bad hires can make your business vulnerable to legal action that could cost you – from both inside and outside your organization. High costs associated with recruiting and training.

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How employee resource groups can help employees and your business

Insperity

It’s a good idea to consult with your legal team as you define your policy on employee resource groups and work with active groups. Be sure to craft a careful, legally sound policy governing employee resource groups, and have a process and application form ready to go for employees who want to initiate a group. What to watch out for.

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Is your employee wellness program up to par?

Insperity

A note of caution: Before proceeding with any employee wellness initiative, it’s always a good idea to seek legal counsel for guidance. Other than reaching out directly to individual corporate HR departments to inquire, pay attention to other companies’ job postings and see what they advertise to candidates.

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Beyond the Bottom Line: How Wellbeing Programs Protect Against Legal and Reputational Damage

Zevo Health

In recent years, there have been several high-profile cases where Content Moderators have taken legal action against companies for failing to provide adequate mental health support. The case underscores the continuing concerns over Content Moderator mental health and the legal and reputational risks companies face.

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