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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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
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3 Tips for Setting Vacation Policies
Everyone wants to know their employer's vacation policies and rules for paid time off (PTO). Both are forms of compensation, so when you change them, employees will notice. Unfortunately, so will the law if you're not doing it right. Here are some tips to get started. Consider Your Goal
· 3 min read
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Is an Employer Liable for Employee Injuries at a Company Retreat?
Employers and employees should be aware that an employer may be deemed liable if an employee injures themselves at a company-sponsored function and triggers workers' compensation regulations.
· 4 min read
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5 Tips to Stay Labor Law Compliant
As an employer, it's essential for a small business to meet all applicable labor law requirements. These tips will help you stay compliant.
· 4 min read
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Can an Employer Force You to Go Back to Work During COVID-19?
Can you be forced to go back to work during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? It depends, there are a lot of factors. Read about them here.
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PTO vs. Vacation Time: Which Is Right for Your Company?
You know your employees need (and deserve) time off. Crafting your time-off policy requires some thought.
· 5 min read
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The Nationwide Implications of California Vacation Law
For small business owners and HR directors who are creating paid vacation policies, California's law concerning employee vacation days has a lot of guidance to offer.
· 4 min read
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What to Do When Your Best Employees Quit
When your best employee says they are leaving, you may wonder why they want to go and whether you can convince them to stay. Use these tips from other business owners to understand why good employees quitand how to keep them when possible.
· 4 min read
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What to Do if an Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19
Having an employee test positive for the COVID-19 virus has the potential to turn your business upside down. What are you supposed to do if you find yourself in that position? Business leaders and experts weigh on what to do when an employee is diagnosed with the coronavirus.
· 3 min read
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Paternity Leave: Options for Dads-to-Be
Are you a working dad looking to take paternity leave? Did you know that dads can look to three main areas for help: federal law, state law, and his employer? Here is a little more to get you on your way to enjoying your family.
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