In the past, you've had some issues at your business where employees decided to discuss their pay and were unhappy when they found out that it wasn't exactly the same. This caused friction among groups of employees that previously worked very well together. That was...
Operating a business comes with many risks. For example, starting a new business can put your finances and reputation at risk. Risk can pave the way for great rewards in the future, but it is essential to limit the legal hazards inherent to running a business. Doing...
Employers have an obligation by law to create diverse and inclusive workplaces free of discriminatory practices. Workers of all backgrounds should be safe, welcome, be treated fairly and feel respected and valued. There are federal and state laws that govern this...
Discrimination in the workplace impacts both the employer and the affected employee alike. To the employer, discrimination can result in lawsuits, high turnover and a damaged reputation. And to the employee, discrimination can result in low morale and strained...
Receiving an offer for a salaried position at a company can seem like a big step in the right direction for your career. All of a sudden, your income becomes predictable from week to week, although your schedule might not. Unfortunately for salaried workers, their...
Today’s workplace is characterized by workers with a diverse range of religious affiliations, as well as workers with no faith at all. As such, it comes as no surprise that the law prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s religion. Basically,...
To protect your business and employees, it is necessary to have a workplace anti-harassment policy that works. All employees should have confidence in the organization's structure and procedure of handling harassment claims - from reporting to investigating and...
Malpractice is the technical term for when a licensed professional fails to meet established standards in their industry. Usually when people think of malpractice, they think of doctors or maybe of lawyers. Accounting professionals can also commit malpractice. It...
Everyone deserves fair and just pay for the services they render to their employer. But what happens when you realize that you are being underpaid for your work based on your gender? Under the state of Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, employers are...
When companies refer to their workers as liabilities, they don't just mean the obligation to provide a paycheck. Employees can also engage in misconduct on the job that results in damage to the company or even sexual harassment lawsuits from other workers. They can...
