Whether you run a large global operation or a small business, if you have employees, you are bound to encounter instances when one employee complains about another – or when... read more →
The U.S. Labor Department has now made official something that has been in the works since 2014 – significant changes to the rules for determining which workers are eligible for... read more →
A recent study by liability insurer Hiscox finds that U.S.-based small and medium sized businesses face an almost 12 percent chance (and rising) that they’ll be hit with an employment claim... read more →
In 2001, in the case of Walmart vs. Duke, female employees at WalMart filed a class-action sex discrimination lawsuit against WalMart Stores in the U. S. District Court for the... read more →
If you are an employer, a well written, carefully prepared employee handbook is a must. It establishes your legal rights as well as helps protect those rights. It explains how... read more →
There is no question about it – the holidays are a great time of the year. They can, however, present challenges for employers. Here are a number of things all... read more →
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee based on a person's... read more →
Ever heard of the term Garrity Rights? Well, it has a lot to do with the question in our headline. Garrity Rights protect public employees from being forced to testify during... read more →