Do you own a business or manage any type of organization? If so, you know that in an ideal world, employees would never accuse you or your organization of such forms of misconduct as: Discrimination Sexual harassment Unfair pay Those are just a few examples of the types of issues employees may cite when filing […]
Developing various HR policies is a major responsibility for virtually all employers. Along with developing proper hiring policies, employers also need to develop policies outlining how workers will be disciplined when they commit infractions of work rules. Discipline gets a bad rap. Most supervisors dread it, and employees are offended at the thought. The reality […]
Employment law can change quickly. There may be an amendment to the current law or a recent court case ruling that could change how certain employment laws and regulations are interpreted. It is crucial for an employer to stay compliant and up to date with all laws regarding employment or else risk vulnerability to former […]
Maintaining employment law compliance requires a business to adapt quickly to changes on a federal and state level. A presidential change, especially involving a shift in political parties, is usually followed by many legislative proposals and repeals that will affect the labor and employment landscape. Add the uncertainty of an ongoing pandemic, and employers may […]
The challenges of the pandemic will affect the rest of 2021. Last year, businesses sought to comply with evolving laws regarding a safe working environment, essential and non-essential employees, and how to manage a remote workforce. While the vaccine and lifting restrictions enable more workers to come back to the office, the after-effects of the […]
The US Department of Labor announced that a final rule clarifying standards for employees versus independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) became effective on March 8, 2021. If you have followed the news over the last few years, then you have undoubtedly noticed a continual battle between the classification of workers as […]