If you are an employer, a well written, carefully prepared employee handbook is a must. It establishes your legal rights as well as helps protect those rights. It explains how... read more →
As more states move to make the use of medical marijuana legal, others are now permitting even recreational use. If you’re an employer – do you know the rules? And... read more →
Did you know that when you look at the top 22 countries in the world that rank highest in human and economic development, only three do not routinely require paid... read more →
It’s not uncommon for companies of all sizes to utilize independent contractors as a way to reduce employee costs. It’s also not uncommon for employers to mistakenly label someone as... read more →
We often say that few things are as challenging as managing a workforce – or owning a business. And one of the most difficult challenges for employers involves lawsuits filed... read more →
During the middle of the 1990s, drug companies began aggressively marketing a new class of painkilling drugs. The drugs appeared to work better than earlier drugs in this class and... read more →
Non-unionized employees are typically "at-will employees". As "at-will employees" – either they or their employer may end the employment relationship with no notice or reason. What about unionized employees? That’s... read more →
One of the greatest challenges of owning or running a business is managing a workforce. Doing it well requires skill as well as a good understanding of federal and state... read more →
The U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Commission recently sought to address potential backlash against Muslims in the workplace – after the terror attacks in Paris and California. In fact, Commission Chairwoman... read more →
A number of factors are driving up the number of older Americans still in the workforce – factors that include financial pressures and the sheer desire to remain active later... read more →