Facing a lawsuit from an unhappy employee can cost you a lot of time and money. Not only that, but it can reduce staff morale and tarnish your reputation with customers and others in the business community. Therefore it is worth spending time and investing money in...
Starting your own business may have been a dream that’s soon to come true. The only way you’re able to get that dream is if you split your responsibilities with someone else. This was the best course of action when taking on so much. You can’t just pick anyone off...
When it comes to discrimination, it’s often a slippery slope. After one employee makes an accusation, others may jump on the bandwagon. It can make it harder to prove that the claims are unfounded. If your business is falsely accused of discrimination, do you know...
As an employer, you probably have a compensation plan that covers workers against workplace accidents. This also means that you have probably dealt with compensation fraud at some point in time. This can happen in several ways, from employees making fraudulent claims...
Employers are often warned about firing employees who are in a protected class. Race is a protected class, for instance, so employers need to be careful not to discriminate against minority employees. Age is another class, so employers need to understand how their...
Most employees are somewhat aware of their rights in the workplace. This is largely a great thing, as employers who are inclined to discriminate against their employees can be held accountable. However, the same wave that is rightfully empowering employees about their...
Employees may not want to follow a dress code that you set at your business. Some may even claim that it is a violation of their right to free speech. As an employer, you know that you want your staff to have a uniform look and you want everyone to seem professional....
We live in an era where customers check out companies' reputations before doing business with them. A negative review may lead a customer to your competitor's doorstep instead of to you. Negative reviews don't just come from customers. Employees and former employees...
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) causes a lot of confusion among business owners and consumers alike. While largely associated with the health care industry, HIPAA’s privacy rules can also affect virtually any business of any size. If...
The idea of a lengthy, costly battle over workplace discrimination or harassment is enough to make every employer stay awake at night. Therefore, a beneficial approach is to proactively head these off at the pass. Being educated on federal laws that (in addition to...