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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Customizing a Job Application Template to Fit Your Business
Customizing a job application template to fit your business may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.
· 4 min read
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Building a Workplace Harassment Policy that Keeps You and Your Employees Safe
Unwelcome workplace behaviors on the basis of sex, race, religion, and more can bring work to a halt and even get you sued.
· 4 min read
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Overtime: What Should Employers Know?
Some employers may not understand the rules and regulations of overtime pay. What should employers know about overtime?
· 4 min read
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How Businesses Can Prevent a Hostile Work Environment
A healthy work environment fosters productivity and helps protect against legal trouble. Take proactive measures to help your employees and your business thrive.
· 8 min read
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Employee Communication: How Does Your Business Stack Up?
A safe workplace free of sexual harassment requires, above all, trust. Many companies fail at this. See how your company stacks up against others.
· 3 min read
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Can This Get Me Fired? Employee Do's & Don'ts
Even if you don't think you're breaking any rules, it's wise to be familiar with basic employment law concepts so you know what constitutes employee misconduct and what could be grounds for your termination.
· 3 min read
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What Is Wrongful Termination? 5 Examples
An employer can be liable if they fire someone in a way that violates the law or its own HR policies. Here’s what you should know about wrongful termination.
· 9 min read
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Understanding At-Will Employment
Employers and employees need to understand what at-will employment is and how it works, as well as what lawful and unlawful termination practices look like.
· 4 min read
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Who Is Eligible for Maternity and Paternity Leave?
So, you're welcoming a new child. When do you share the good news with your boss? What kind of leave can you expect? Do you even qualify for leave? If you are expecting or adopting, you should know your rights at work.
· 5 min read
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What You Need to Know About Hiring Independent Contractors
Using independent contractors can help minimize employee-related costs, such as payroll taxes, benefits, overtime, and workers' comp premiums. While it may be tempting to classify some of your employees as independent contractors, with the growing risk of penalties, you'll want to make sure your business is doing it right.
· 4 min read
