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 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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Watch Your Language: Can Business Owners Make an English-Only Policy?
What happened when a medical clinic in Arizona tried to institute an English-only policy?
· 4 min read
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5 Ways to Go Green at Your Office
'Going green' is more than just a cultural buzzword, the effects can dramatically change your company's culture, and perhaps more importantly, your company's bottom line.
· 2 min read
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Halloween in the Office: Don't Let It Get Too Scary
Costumes aren't what they used to be. Here's how to keep your office out of a cauldron of legal hot water this All Hallow's Eve.
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What Does Frolic and Detour Legally Mean?
Hint: It has something to do with who is responsible for injuries sustained on the job.
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Employment Law 101: Accounting for Vacation Pay
If you want to offer paid time off, institute a clear and consistent policy about how time is accrued and how much notice employees need to give before taking time off.
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Americans with Disabilities Act: What Employers Should Know
One of the most important developments in employment law, it is essential to research this act and know what requirements and conditions apply to you.
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How Much Privacy Does an Employee Have at Work?
Every day, millions of Americans commute to work knowing some of their legal rights for sure: they cannot be fired for the color of their skin, paid less on the basis of sex, or goosed on the rear-end. But, in this technical age - when employers have conceivable access to emails, voicemails and confidential records - it may be time to start thinking outside of the cubicle when it comes to legal issues during the daily grind.
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