Employment Law
How Does the EEOC Fare in the Discrimination Wars?
BY Chris Penttila
The EEOC just passed a milestone, but we're still striving for workplace equality.Office Romances Could Be Bad for Business
BY Chris Penttila
One person's promotion is another's harassment claim.Monitoring Your Employees' E-Mail
BY Jane Easter Bahls
How closely can you monitor employee e-mail?Writing an Employee Handbook
It's a big undertaking but one that will protect you. Here's what you need to include.
Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policies
It's imperative that you provide a safe and comfortable working environment for your employees. Establish a Workplace Safety Policy
Not only do you owe your workers a safe workplace, it just makes good business sense.Legal Regulations and Employee Pay
Many aspects of how you pay employees are mandated by federal and local laws. Here's a brief primer on some of the rules you need to be aware of.What Should Your Personnel Files Contain?
BY Jane Easter Bahls
Don't get burned by overly personal personnel files.Are You Liable for Your Employees' Bad Actions?
BY Jane Easter Bahls
Is a misogynistic manager liable for harassment?Monitoring Your Staff's Personal Habits
BY Chris Penttila
Controversy heats up over off-the-clock regulation.Classifying Independent Contractors
BY Joan Szabo
Avoid independent-contractor snags.4 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?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.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.What You Can't Ask Job Applicants
To stay out of trouble, steer clear of these questions on employment applications.The Rules on Comp Time
How to determine whether you can give your employees comp time instead of overtimeComplying With the Family and Medical Leave Act
How to navigate the maze of paperwork and legalities associated with granting an employee leave under the FMLADo Salaried Employees Legally Require Breaks?
There is no federal law, but watch out for state laws and union rules.Ads by Google
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