Employment Law

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…

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…

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…

The best advice for office pools is to keep betting 'in': informal, infrequent and insignificant. That way you won't invite unwanted guests, a…

What happened when a medical clinic in Arizona tried to institute an English-only policy?

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…

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…

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…

It is traditional for business owners to invite employees to share a little holiday cheer each December, but these opportunities to let loose can…

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…