Employment Law

Protect yourself and your employees by ensuring your business practices are in compliance with the law. Our Employment Law articles can help.

Who is eligible for maternity and paternity leave?
So, you're welcoming a new child. When do you share the good news with your boss? What kind of leave can you expect? Do you even qualify for leave? If you are expecting or adopting, you should know your rights at work.
September 3, 2024 · 5 min read
How Businesses Can Prevent a Hostile Work Environment
A healthy work environment fosters productivity and helps protect against legal trouble. Take proactive measures to help your employees and your business thrive.
July 31, 2024 · 10 min read
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.
June 12, 2024 · 4 min read
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
June 11, 2024 · 2 min read
What small businesses need to know about holiday pay
Employees expect to have at least some paid holidays to look forward to, even though there are no federal holiday laws that say you have to give employees the day off for federal or state holidays. Learn how to deal with holiday pay.
April 4, 2024 · 4 min read
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.
January 26, 2024 · 4 min read
Customizing a job application template to fit your business
Customizing a job application template to fit your business may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be.
January 10, 2024 · 4 min read
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.
January 10, 2024 · 3 min read
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.
January 9, 2024 · 4 min read
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.
January 2, 2024 · 5 min read