Avoiding Common Employer Pitfalls: Drafting Employment Agreements

Employment agreements can be a valuable tool for setting expectations, protecting company assets, and defining the employment relationship. But when poorly drafted, they may expose employers to unnecessary risk, litigation, or financial liability. Below are some of the most common pitfalls employers should avoid when preparing employment agreements, along with practical guidance for each. Assuming…

Avoiding Common Employer Pitfalls: Verifying Employment Eligibility via Form I-9

All U.S. employers are required to verify the identity and employment authorization of each individual hired for employment in the United States by completing and retaining Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Despite its routine use, I-9 compliance remains a frequent source of liability for employers, with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and penalties…

Travel Pay: How Employers Can Handle This Correctly

In accordance with the Fair Labor Stands Act (the “FLSA”) there are certain circumstances where employers are required to pay for travel time.  Generally, employers do not have to compensate employees for travel that is merely incidental to the employee’s duties, such as the normal home-to-work commute, or when the travel required includes an overnight…

18th package of sanctions against Russia: A message from the EU to Moscow that Europe will not back down in its support for Ukraine

With the end of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine still uncertain, the EU has decided “to keep raising the pressure until Russia ends its war”[1] by approving on 18 July 2025 the 18th package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia. This 18th package is introduced as “one of its strongest sanctions packages against…

Rimon Partners Recognized by IFLR1000 2025

We are pleased to congratulate Sean Byrne, Nicolas Lafont, Andrew Reilly, and Richard Ernest on being recognized in the 2025 edition of IFLR1000. This year’s guide includes Sean Byrne and Nicolas Lafont as Notable Practitioners, while Richard Ernest and Andrew Reilly were recognized as Highly Regarded. Research Methodology: IFLR1000 evaluates law firms and lawyers by…

Avoiding Common Employer Pitfalls: Employer Risks in Using AI in Employment Decisions and in Drafting Employment Documents

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become increasingly integrated into workplace decision-making, many employers are relying on automated systems to streamline hiring and promotional processes. In addition, employers are increasingly turning to AI tools to draft employment-related documents and for advice in general on employment issues. While these tools offer efficiency and cost-saving benefits and can…

Podcast Roundup: Wealth and Law, July 2025

Wealth and Law is a project of attorney Brent Nelson and guests who share their knowledge in an educational, collaborative, and innovative format, with the goal of improving access to important information for professionals and individuals. Brent Nelson is an established and respected thought leader and estate planning and tax partner at Rimon. Explore the…