Diane Faulkner
Diane is a writer, speaker, and human resource consultant with over 30 years of experience working in and covering employment and labor law. Before her writing career, Diane was a vice president of human resources for a major credit union. She is a certified senior professional in human resources (SPHR). Since leaving the corporate world, Diane has been consulting in human resources, speaking on employment issues, and writing on labor and HR issues for companies such as LegalZoom, Forbes, ADP, American Express, Delta Dental, Goodyear, as well as major law firms. She has ghostwritten many books and is the author of the soon-to-be-released book A Small Business Guide to Employment Law. See her work at dianefaulkner.com.
More From This Author
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Understanding At-Will Employment
Employers and employees need to understand what at-will employment is and how it works, as well as what lawful and unlawful termination practices look like.
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10 Questions to Ask a Divorce Attorney
The divorce process is not always simple. Different states have different requirements. To get through unscathed, it’s best to ask your divorce lawyer as many questions upfront as possible. Here are 10 questions to ask a divorce attorney.
· 8 min read
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When Is an Estate Planning Attorney Crucial to Your Estate Plan?
An estate planning attorney helps protect your beneficiaries from dealing with the probate court and ensures your wishes are followed after you're gone.
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What Your Logo Design Says About Your Business and Why It Matters
Having the right logo is an important part of creating your business. Find out what your logo design says about you.
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A Quick Guide to Hiring Freelancers in a Time of Crisis
Projects can be stalled in an instant when a crisis hits. You may have to furlough nonessential employees or, worse, terminate them. That does not mean your work needs to stop. You may have another option, and that is to hire a freelancer to step in and pick up where your staff left off. You can find a freelancer for every aspect of a project if you know where to look.
· 5 min read
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Legal Requirements for Hiring a Summer Intern
Thinking of hiring an intern? Before you move forward, you should know about the 7-Factor Primary Beneficiary Test, which determines whether your internship can be unpaid or if it must be paid.
· 6 min read
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Bought a Lemon? the Lemon Law Can Help You Make Lemonade
Think you have a lemon on your hands? The federal lemon law can help you get a replacement or your money back. State lemon laws detail how.
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How to Form a Corporation in 11 Steps
Starting your business is an exciting time. Knowing how to form a corporation will get your new business venture off to a good start.
· 13 min read
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How to Incentivize and Motivate Your Star Employees
Three companies share what they do to keep key employees engaged, loyal, and on payroll.
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Employee Turnover: What to Do When Your Best Employees Outgrow Your Business
A lack of career progression, followed by low pay, is the number one reason people quit their jobs.
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