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The Epic Decision: Its Meaning and Workplace Repercussions

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The Epic Decision

In late May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis, which actually covered three (3) cases presenting the same basic issue: whether employment arbitration agreements that contain class or collective action waivers violate the National Labor Relations Act [NLRA]. This decision in Epic held that such waivers in employment arbitration agreements do not violate the NLRA and are, in fact, enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act [FAA].

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Leveling Up Your Events with Digital

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Leveling Up Your Events With Digital

When you own a small business, every piece of your marketing strategy is important –from face-to-face outreach to online reputation, to events. One thing small businesses tend to underutilize is the integration of different elements to support one another. Event marketing, in particular, can use a boost from other tactics like public relations and digital to help make the affair a success.

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How Internet Privacy Can Impact Small Businesses Financially

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Internet Privacy

Internet privacy policy requirements have been a hot topic in the media. Many wonder how this could affect their social media privacy, but may not have thought about how these changes could affect them financially. Small business owners should be especially mindful of these changes, because they are not only trying to protect their own financial security, but also the financial security of their customers.

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Changing Your Culture by Changing the Conversation

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Changing Your Culture

13 people dead.  A 325 page investigation report.  Called before both the House and Senate Subcommittees to testify; to explain.  Explain the inability to address the ignition switch problem.  A problem which persisted for more than 11 years.  A problem where many had, but no one took, responsibility to fix the problem.  Not a failure, but a history of failures.  GM suffered the fate of a poor corporate culture.  And they are not alone.  Too many companies experience the same types of issues and breakdowns.  Here are a few headlines about companies that have faced cultural problems:

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Supreme Court Validation to Class-Action Waivers

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Supreme Court Validation to Class Action Waivers

On May 21, the Supreme Court decided 5 to 4 that there is no violation of the National Labor Relations Act when an employer requires an employee to sign a waiver of class actions in workplace arbitration agreements.  The Court held that these individual agreements are enforceable under the Federal Arbitration Act. In Epic Systems Corporation v. Lewis and in two other consolidated cases, the Court knocked out the NLRB’s effort to prohibit mandatory class waivers.

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Ribbons: The Dapper Doughnut

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Here at the Greater Memphis Chamber we love to celebrate business growth and development! There’s nothing like standing beside you as you open the doors to your new business or reveal your new expansion. That’s why we offer our members our expertise and assistance with hosting grand opening and expansion ceremonies. Thank you to our Ribbon Cuttings sponsor, Paragon Bank for helping us support local businesses like you.

Today, we are happy to be celebrating franchise owners Michael and Sarah Carruth on the opening of The Dapper Doughnut, the newest addition to the Wolfchase Galleria!

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Three Questions to Ask When Hiring Seasonal Workers

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Three Questions to Ask When Hiring Seasonal Workers

For employers, the term “seasonal employee” can be relative, depending on the goods and services a business offers and/or its geographic location. Regardless, hiring seasonal workers can present some significant legal landmines for unsuspecting employers. To avoid these issues, employers should carefully review their employment policies as part of their spring cleaning to-do lists. While reviewing these policies, here are a few questions to consider:

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