Undeniably, you want your employees to be sober to be productive, serve clients appropriately and keep colleagues safe. However, informing your employees not to drink or use drugs when at work may not be enough. Some may break this rule. For this reason, you may need...
You’re considering implementing a dress code at your company. On the one hand, you feel that dress codes instill a sense of professionalism and enhance productivity. On the other hand, you acknowledge that some employees may object to it. Read the advantages and...
Businesses may find themselves struggling for many reasons. Perhaps they expanded too quickly during a time of high sales but can no longer generate enough revenue to maintain all of their facilities and staff obligations. Maybe the industry in which they operate has...
Once a business is found legally liable for misfortune suffered by an individual or company, it is common for an exchange of funds to occur. For example, a court might order your business to compensate harmed parties financially. As you might imagine, a business can...
Every state typically has its own approach to employment law matters. Businesses operating in Alaska generally need to abide by both state law and relevant federal laws that may apply. There is some reason to believe that a specific federal employment rule may soon...
No matter what steps you take to try and protect the business and your employees against discrimination and harassment, complaints still happen. When you’re faced with a complaint from an employee you’ll want to make sure that you’re doing everything properly as you...
Classifying employees as independent contractors can save you a bit of money on taxes, payroll deductions and insurance costs. However, the risks of doing so far outweigh the benefits. Misclassifying employees is unlawful and can result in huge monetary fines and...
Managing a workforce is rarely an easy or straightforward task. This ordinarily complex undertaking often becomes more challenging when a worker needs to be fired, laid off or otherwise discharged. Even at-will employees cannot be terminated for any reason. There are...
Employees in Alaska have an expectation of receiving suitable wages. The state has set the minimum wage for workers at $10.34 as of Jan. 1, 2021 – with a few exceptions. One of the best things employers here can do is to determine exactly what they need to pay workers...
You make the decision to implement a dress code at your company. You didn’t start this way, but the company has grown, and you think you need to improve your image. A dress code seems like a good way to do it, ensuring that the workers provide a uniform appearance for...