Employment Law
The Requirements of FMLA Compliance
Avoid legal problems by providing employees with the leave they're entitled to.The Rules of Overtime
Stay out of legal hot water by following these guidelines on overtime.Value System
BY Steven C. Bahls
You have to accommodate employees' "sincerely held" beliefs, religious or not.Legal Implications of Wage Withholding
Just when can you withhold money from an employee's paycheck?Fire Fight
BY Michelle Prather
U.S. workers are complaining about immigrant labor--this time, it's technology layoffs.Service With a Smile
BY Steven C. Bahls
Respecting the rights of employees serving in the uniformed services is more than a patriotic duty: It's a legal obligation.The Steps to Starting a U.S. Business
Even if you're a foreign national, you can still start a U.S. business. Here's how.Classifying Workers Correctly
Make sure you're legal by understanding the difference between independent contractors and employees.Rehiring Laid-Off Employees
What are the legal implications?Off the Records
BY Steven C. Bahls
When it comes to what's in your employees' medical records, keep your questions to yourself. The less you know, the better.Keep Mail-Handling Employees Safe
BY Laura Tiffany
Even if you don't think your business is a potential anthrax target, your employees' safety is still your top priority.Do I Need a Sexual Harassment Policy?
It's not a legal requirement, but that doesn't make it any less of a good idea.What Goes Around . . .
BY Steven C. Bahls
Making promises to employees and then giving them the boot? They'll be back--carrying lawsuits that could damage your company.Stay-In Contract
BY Steven C. Bahls
Drawing up employment contracts can help retain key employees and protect your trade secrets-but beware of the drawbacks.Business Visa Basics
BY Joan E. Lisante
Immigration law and how it applies to you and your new businessSafe Harbor
BY Steven C. Bahls
As if it weren't bad enough to have someone "go postal" at your workplace, you can be held liable for the injury and death.Game Over?
BY Chris Penttila
Weekend get-togethers, mandatory participation--boy, your workplace fun is starting to seem like . . . work.Crime And A Half
BY Steven C. Bahls
Learn what the Fair Labor Standards Act says about wages and overtime-and avoid breaking the law.Statute Of Liberty
BY Steven C. Bahls
What to do with your debilitatingly fatigued, your pregnant, your deathly ill yearning to be free from work for 12 weeksKnow Your Employer Rights
BY Joan E. Lisante
How much does the Americans With Disabilities Act protect?Let's Get Personnel
BY Pamela Rohland
Guidelines for creating personnel policies and standardsFiring Problem Employees
BY Joan E. Lisante
Let go of employees tactfully and legallyDown And Out
BY Ellen Paris
Deny a pink-slipped manager a chance to be "bumped down," and you could get in trouble.Speaking Freely
BY Steven C. Bahls
Are you breaking First Amendment law when you fire that loudmouthed employee?Newbie Rules
BY Ellen Paris
Do you know your state's requirements for reporting new hires?Don't Tell It To The Judge
BY Steven C. Bahls
It's good to fire bad employees. It's not so good to yap about how bad they were at unemployment hearings.Don't Miss
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