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Preparing for Paid Sick Leave Laws
While only five states and the District of Columbia have passed paid sick leave laws, more and more municipalities—including New York City and most recently Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago—are passing ordinances that require employers to provide paid sick time....
Onboarding Tips: Introductory Periods and How They Work
Introductory periods are periods of time put in place for an employer and a new employee to evaluate each other and determine if the employment relationship is a good fit. For employers who have an introductory period, we recommend using the time to provide thorough...
Wage Theft Prevention Act Notices for Re-Classified Employees
With the upcoming implementation of the new FLSA overtime rules on December 1st of 2016, many employers will be changing some employees’ status from exempt to non-exempt to comply with the change in minimum salary threshold. Among other things to consider when...
How Should We Address Complaints About Employee Appearance?
Q: We have an employee with a disfigured hand. It doesn’t affect his work or otherwise bother him, but other employees have complained that it looks “creepy.” How should we address complaints about employee appearance? A: Based on the information provided, it sounds...
