If there were a study at your job, you may find many of your coworkers have some form of belief in a higher power. Employees have rights that intend to prevent religious discrimination, but that doesn’t mean those policies always work. While many people can agree that...
As an employer, you must comply with federal and state labor regulations or run the risk of lawsuits and enforcement actions. Overtime pay and claims about unpaid overtime wages are leading sources of disputes between workers and the companies that employ them. Such...
You meet someone you like, discuss your ideas and decide to go into business together. So far, it has all been about the two of you. Yet keeping it that way is not wise. While there are things you might want to keep private between you, getting outside legal help is...
All workers have certain rights based on federal employment discrimination laws. There are other state and local laws in place as well. Understanding your rights as an employee will help you know when they have been infringed on. Keep reading to learn what your...
Employment contracts are an essential part of any business as they protect both the company and the employee by outlining the terms and conditions of employment. Companies invest a lot of time and resources into training their employees. They want to ensure that their...
Some people don't realize that many licensed professionals can face malpractice claims. When a professional does not fulfill their obligations to their clients or when they significantly deviate from best practices in their industry, they can face malpractice claims...
As an hourly worker, you have no guaranteed income. You only get paid for the time that you work, and the number of hours you receive may vary substantially from week to week. You have to track when you work to get paid in full. Whether your employer expects you to...
Every employer has a responsibility to create and maintain a workplace that is devoid of all forms of harassment. Besides being a legal obligation, this also makes business sense. If you let workplace harassment take root in your organization, you could pay a high...
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...
