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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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How to Get Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits
A staggering number of Americans have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus, and the number of workers filing for unemployment benefits continues to soar. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and then signed into law on March 27, 2020, bolstering states' ability to offer more unemployment benefits to a broader range of people.
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But Is It Legal? Dogs in the Office
Lots of cool start-ups allow employees to bring their pets to work. But what's good for the pet lover might not be so good for the company.
· 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.
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Shorts Season: Is It Time for a Dress Code?
As companies grow in size, the inevitable happens: Someone comes to work in attire that just isn't right. Remember: You do have the legal authority to regulate the way your employees dress. If you decide that a formal dress code is the way to go, you must be mindful of certain aspects.
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