From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market with Philip Crowley, Episode 3 In this episode of From Lab to Patient, Garage to Market, Phil Crowley speaks with Alix Rubin, Founder and Principal of Rubin Employment Law, based in New Jersey. Alix’s firm, established in 2010, helps employers prevent lawsuits, conduct internal investigations, and navigate Department of Labor audits. Tune in to the episode to hear about:
- Proper Hiring Practices: Alix Rubin emphasizes the significance of asking job-related questions during the hiring process to avoid legal pitfalls.
- Employment Law Insights: Rubin explains the criteria for classifying employees as exempt or non-exempt, highlighting recent changes in salary thresholds that impact overtime eligibility.
- Handling Employee Terminations: Rubin advises on the proper documentation of employee behavior and performance to protect against potential lawsuits when terminating employees.
- Strategic Use of Non-Compete Agreements: Rubin highlights the importance of protecting intellectual property and confidential information through confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.