Employment Law
Protect yourself and your employees by ensuring your business practices are in compliance with the law. Our Employment Law articles can help.
Can this get me fired? Employee dos & don'ts
Even if you don't think you're breaking any rules, it's wise to be familiar with basic employment law concepts so you know what constitutes employee…
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…
What does the health care ruling mean for small business?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been one of the most hotly contested election season issues. But the Supreme Court's recent ruling…
Office pools: Are they legal?
The best advice for office pools is to keep betting 'in': informal, infrequent and insignificant. That way you won't invite unwanted guests, a…
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?
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…
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…
What is an independent contractor?
An independent contractor is a freelancer or self-employed person who provides a service and is hired by a company or individual to perform a…
The office Christmas party and legal liability
It is traditional for business owners to invite employees to share a little holiday cheer each December, but these opportunities to let loose can…
Employee vs. independent contractor: What employers need to know
There's more than one test to determine if an independent contractor is actually an employee, and getting it wrong can cost you more than back pay—it…