Employment Law
Protect yourself and your employees by ensuring your business practices are in compliance with the law. Our Employment Law articles can help.
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Paternity Leave: Options for Dads-to-Be
Are you a working dad looking to take paternity leave? Did you know that dads can look to three main areas for help: federal law, state law, and his employer? Here is a little more to get you on your way to enjoying your family.
· 3 min read
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Watch Your Language: Can Business Owners Make an English-Only Policy?
What happened when a medical clinic in Arizona tried to institute an English-only policy?
· 4 min read
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5 Ways to Go Green at Your Office
'Going green' is more than just a cultural buzzword, the effects can dramatically change your company's culture, and perhaps more importantly, your company's bottom line.
· 2 min read
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Halloween in the Office: Don't Let It Get Too Scary
Costumes aren't what they used to be. Here's how to keep your office out of a cauldron of legal hot water this All Hallow's Eve.
· 4 min read
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What Does Frolic and Detour Legally Mean?
Hint: It has something to do with who is responsible for injuries sustained on the job.
· 3 min read
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Employment Law 101: Accounting for Vacation Pay
If you want to offer paid time off, institute a clear and consistent policy about how time is accrued and how much notice employees need to give before taking time off.
· 3 min read
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Americans with Disabilities Act: What Employers Should Know
One of the most important developments in employment law, it is essential to research this act and know what requirements and conditions apply to you.
· 3 min read
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Overtime: What Should Employers Know?
Up until last August 2004, employers had a hard time understanding the rules and regulations of overtime pay. Who was exempt from overtime was not always clear. So, what do employers need to know about overtime? Read more.
· 5 min read
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How Much Privacy Does an Employee Have at Work?
Every day, millions of Americans commute to work knowing some of their legal rights for sure: they cannot be fired for the color of their skin, paid less on the basis of sex, or goosed on the rear-end. But, in this technical age - when employers have conceivable access to emails, voicemails and confidential records - it may be time to start thinking outside of the cubicle when it comes to legal issues during the daily grind.
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