Human resources departments across the country are faced with compliance challenges day in and day out and one of the most common HR compliance mistakes involves local labor laws that are applied to work hours, wages, and overtime pay. We understand the challenges that you…
Are you part of a Human Resources (HR) department? If you are, you already know how important it is to remain compliant with state and federal employment laws — but where do you start? To avoid HR compliance mistakes, it is important to know what…
Human Resources (HR) is a key factor in any business equation with a long list of important responsibilities. In addition to onboarding, hiring, and termination, HR departments are responsible for making sure that your company remains compliant with employment laws and many who are new…
Every employer carries the legal responsibility of educating employees about sexual harassment prevention. Even though most people know that sexual harassment is illegal, many employees don’t understand the boundaries that are appropriate in the workplace. Regardless of the size of your business, it is essential…
One disgruntled employee can be the catalyst that starts a domino effect of low employee morale and dissatisfied customers. If someone is disgruntled, then it is likely that their actions will have a negative impact on your company reputation. In certain situations, it might result…
5 Top Reasons Employers Get Sued A lawsuit from a former employee can be a stressful situation for your company. Not only do you have the headache of working through the legal system, but you also need to pay a lawyer to help with the…
It might be tempting to classify employees as independent contractors to cut back on employment taxes, benefits, and other overhead costs that employers need to bear. But, employers need to understand the difference between these two classifications to ensure that guidelines are met for the workforce. Why…
Employee classification matters because it affects the work that is promised to the employees in the future and the way paychecks are distributed. As an employer, you might consider temporary employees or day laborers if you need short-term assistance. Sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to…
Facing a lawsuit is stressful, and the experience can have staggering effects on the future of the company. Facing legal problems is expensive, especially since it always pulls your attention away from the daily responsibilities and activities that matter most to help your company succeed….
The general election is November 6, 2018. Employers must display a poster describing voting leave requirements at least 10 days before every statewide election.If an employee does not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote in a statewide election, the employee may take up to…
