Greensboro Legal Blog
Dress Code: Manage Your Company’s Image
Is your Dress Code inclusive of all workers’ ethnic beliefs and religious practices or could you find yourself in a discrimination lawsuit?
HIPAA Compliance and Vendors: What are the Rules?
It is the covered entity’s (vendor) responsibility to ensure that their business associates are also following the HIPAA rules for security and privacy.
Social Media and the Workplace
It seems that anything goes when it comes to employee behavior on social media. However, there are instances where it is unprotected.
How To Handle a HIPAA Breach
Handling a HIPAA breach correctly depends on the number of individuals involved and the number of entities you must inform.
Before You Hire: References and Background Checks
How often do employers actually check references and perform background checks? It stands to reason that digging further into potential employees is vital to protecting the company.
Personal Computer Use at Work
Prohibiting personal computer use at work is best handled by having a policy in place and making it known to employees that they are being monitored.
Email Patients with Confidence
Emailing patients with confidential information must be done with an abundance of caution to prevent breaching privacy and HIPAA regulations.
Avoiding Verbal HIPAA Violations
No one wants to feel that their doctor’s office and staff are being cavalier with sensitive medical information. Safeguarding your practice and putting a plan into action to prevent verbal violations is key.
Cell Phones in the Workplace
Evaluating your company’s cellphone policy can help prevent company time from being used for other than company work. Here are some tips for preventing employees from wasting valuable time.
Employee Handbooks: The Key to Clear Expectations
An employee handbook is vital to every business, whether it has one or one thousand employees. Communicating expectations and company guidelines are important in maintaining a healthy work environment.