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Paul M. Heylman


Paul M. Heylman

Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard, PC

Washington, DC

202 / 342-3422

pmh@saslaw.com

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Question What level should I make the Human Resource function?

Question Most technology companies look at the compliance side of the Human Resource function as a necessary evil - and focus on evil rather than necessary. There are many misconceptions about a company's Human Resource rights and responsibilities. For example, many owners and managers do not know that even employees who have not signed a non-compete and non-disclosure agreement can be prevented from disclosing confidential business information, and in certain circumstances, barred from working for a competitor. And, a surprisingly large number of companies incorrectly classify employees as salaried rather than hourly, opening the company to substantial and often avoidable liability. focus on the necessary, not the evil.







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