Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors

Misclassifying Workers as Independent Contractors

Employers may unknowingly trigger risks of labor violation penalties and fines by improperly classifying individuals as independent contractors. By doing so, employers may also be denying workers of certain employee benefits (e.g. overtime and the federal Family...
Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

Best Practices for Laying Off Employees

It’s not something any employer wants to deal with, but sometimes businesses need to reduce the size of their workforce. The layoff process can be done in a way that minimizes litigation risks. On the other hand, if not done properly, employers can quickly...
Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work

Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work

Banning cell phones and audio/video recordings at work are issues that have been the subject of recent litigation, such as in December of 2015 when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Whole Foods Market could not ban employees from secretly recording...
Student Loan Repayment Benefit

Student Loan Repayment Benefit

Businesses looking to attract new employees must distinguish themselves from the competition, especially if they’re unable to pay salaries above the market value. Creative benefits often do the trick, particularly if they address specific needs. With more and more...
Accommodating Pregnant Employees

Accommodating Pregnant Employees

Pregnancy discrimination in the workplace has been illegal for decades, since the passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) back in 1978. The law, which was an amendment to the 1964 federal Civil Rights Act, prohibits businesses from making employment...
Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements

Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements

Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use.  Such agreements are employment contracts designed to restrict an employee’s right to start a competing business across the street or to take your clients, other...
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