Employment Law
Protect yourself and your employees by ensuring your business practices are in compliance with the law. Our Employment Law articles can help.
Protect yourself and your employees by ensuring your business practices are in compliance with the law. Our Employment Law articles can help.
While it might be tempting for an employer to type a potential candidate's name in Google's search box to learn more about their background, there are potential problems to this screening practice.
read moreAlthough we've seen our fair share of infamous, high-ranking white-collar criminals the last few years, white-collar crime affects all rungs on the corporate ladder. Protecting your company from these kinds of crimes, both inside and outside of your walls, is becoming trickier than ever before.
read moreThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has been one of the most hotly contested election season issues. But the Supreme Court's recent ruling refocused the debate. Now the question has become, is Obamacare really bad for business?
read moreEven though the original Equal Pay Act was signed into law in 1963, female employees in corporate America still don't make the same wages as their male counterparts. What follows is an introductory view into this hot-button issue.
read more"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.
read moreHalloween isn't just for kids anymore. More and more adults are dressing up for Halloween—often at work. It can be fun or, in some cases, fraught with horror, resulting in circumstances that are not quite what you'd expect.
read moreLaws have cracked down on corporate-owned life insurance (COLI) policies in recent years, but that doesn't mean companies are no longer profiting from the deaths of employees. A recent report found one-fifth of all life insurance sold is COLI policies. Is your boss trying to collect on your death? And is it legal?
read moreAs an employer, it is crucial that you understand the distinctions between an independent contractor and an employee so that you can be sure you are abiding by federal and state tax laws.
read moreSexual harassment is a possibility in any workplace. Here's a look at some of the biggest sexual harassment cases in recent memory and what lessons you can learn from them.
read moreWith unemployment rampant in this down economy, those with steady full-time jobs are lucky indeed. That paycheck is nice, but finding colleagues that we like is a real bonus too. Many employers encourage camaraderie among employees and often have company-sponsored outings to facilitate bonds between co-workers.
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