Laura Zaroski

The "dark web" is associated with nefarious sites like Silk Road but isn't always that "dark" and is well worth exploring.

Ransomware, which "kidnaps" firms' or individuals' data and demands payment for its release, is becoming increasingly common.

Small and medium-sized companies need to ask three questions related to cyber risk. One is, who are we sharing data with?

Employers now face a Catch 22 on background checks: Don't check, and risk employee fraud, or check, and possibly face an EEOC lawsuit.

Enforcing a dress code can infringe on the rights of those with sincere religious beliefs. Here are tips on how to avoid the problem.

EEOC report, showing record number of retaliation claims, underscores the need for active management of employment practices liability (EPL).

The market has become tough for those buying management liability insurance -- and may get even tougher.

A national movement has developed to ban certain questions about job applicants' criminal history, and employers need to act fast.

In addition to the obvious reasons, D&O can reduce the stress of a lawsuit and prevent a management team from splitting apart.

An EEOC suit challenges companies' right to use agreements to keep employers from filing charges or cooperating with investigations.

Restaurants now account for 73% of all data breaches in the U.S. Why? Low effort, high yield.|

Contrary to what you might first think, the act still permits employers to prohibit possession or consumption of marijuana on their property.