What’s Your Chance of Facing an Employee Lawsuit? It’s Higher Than You Think.

A recent study by liability insurer Hiscox finds that U.S.-based small and medium sized businesses face an almost 12 percent…

9 years ago

Supreme Court Upholds Right of Workers in Class-Action Suit

In 2001, in the case of Walmart vs. Duke, female employees at WalMart filed a class-action sex discrimination lawsuit against…

9 years ago

Problem Employees – A Manager’s Nightmare

According to a variety of sources, 20% of employees at any time may qualify as problem employees. Sadly for many…

9 years ago

Tips for Hiring the Best Employees for Your Business

Some of the most important choices you make as an employer are your hiring decisions.   Make poor choices and you…

9 years ago

Is There A Bully in Your Workplace?

A lot has been written about bullying in schools. But, sometimes bullying may occur in the employment context as well.…

9 years ago

When Was the Last Time You Updated Your Employee Handbook ?

If you are an employer, a well written, carefully prepared employee handbook is a must. It establishes your legal rights…

9 years ago

Reefer Madness

As more states move to make the use of medical marijuana legal, others are now permitting even recreational use. If…

9 years ago

Paid Sick Leave… What Employers Need To Know.

Did you know that when you look at the top 22 countries in the world that rank highest in human…

9 years ago

Do You Have An Independent Contractor – or An Employee?

It’s not uncommon for companies of all sizes to utilize independent contractors as a way to reduce employee costs. It’s…

9 years ago

Should You Fight Or Settle An Employee Lawsuit Against Your Business?

We often say that few things are as challenging as managing a workforce – or owning a business. And one…

9 years ago