Employment Law
Classifying Independent Contractors
BY Joan Szabo
Avoid independent-contractor snags.Keeping Up With COBRA
BY Chris Kelleher
5 tips for making sure your business is in compliance with this health-care regulation4 Overtime Traps to Avoid
BY Chris Kelleher
Follow these tips to ensure you're following overtime regulations.Writing Great Job Descriptions
BY Chris Kelleher
A well-written job description will help your employees stay on task and keep you out of legal hot water.Your Maternity Leave Responsibility
BY April Y. Pennington
Maternity leave is a hot issue. Find out how to handle it without ruffling any feathers.Employee Disputes: Avoiding Court
BY Jane Easter Bahls
Are you within your rights to require employees to sign a binding arbitration agreement?When to Compensate for Meal and Rest Periods
If your employees take a break, are they still on the clock?Risky Business
BY Chris Penttila
Should a prospective employee's credit history determine whether he or she gets the job?Tips for Maintaining Employment Records
Federal mandates require you to keep them on file, but do you know for how long?Hiring an Independent Contractor
BY Joan E. Lisante
Looking for an alternative to full-time employees? Our Legal Expert shows you the benefits of hiring independent contractors.Protect Yourself When Terminating Employees
When handling this delicate issue, make sure to follow the letter of the law.It's Classified
BY Nichole L. Torres
Are they really contractors rather than employees? If you don't get it right, you could face steep penalties.Are You Complying With the New Overtime Rules?
To avoid potential lawsuits, make sure your policies are in line with current regulations.What You Can't Ask Job Applicants
To stay out of trouble, steer clear of these questions on employment applications.Rules on Multinational Workers & Entrepreneurs
BY Cliff Ennico
Want to work with a non-U.S. citizen? Investor? Or obtain an entrepreneur visa? Here's what you need to know.Witness Protection
BY Steven C. Bahls
What will a new whistle-blower clause mean to you and the way you do business?The Rules on Comp Time
How to determine whether you can give your employees comp time instead of overtimePrivate Business
BY Mark Henricks
The word from HIPAA is to keep it zipped when it comes to employee health issues.Complying With the Family and Medical Leave Act
How to navigate the maze of paperwork and legalities associated with granting an employee leave under the FMLAOutsource Your HR
BY Mie- Yun Lee
Payroll, benefits, hiring, firing, tax compliance--erase those tasks from your to-do list by hiring an HR outsourcing firm.Do Salaried Employees Legally Require Breaks?
There is no federal law, but watch out for state laws and union rules.Health Insurance Deductions: What's Legal, What's Not
Before you require employees to have health insurance or deduct premiums from their paychecks, read this.Determining What Is and Isn't a Disability
One of your employees has migraines. Is this covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act?Maintaining a Safe Workplace
Your employees deserve a safe working environment--and the government requires it. Here's how to do it.The Rules of FMLA Leave
The lowdown on when and how employees are permitted intermittent leaveAvoid Discrimination in Hiring Practices
Even if you're just trying to even out gender ratios on your staff, this practice can get you into hot water.Don't Miss
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