Employment Law
Outsource 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.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.Guidelines on Overtime, Holiday Pay and Paid Days Off
When overtime is the norm for your employees, how do you determine what to pay for holidays and paid time off?Proper Payroll When an Employee Leaves
How soon are you required to pay a former employee's wages?How to Comply With Workers' Comp Laws
Determine if your small business really needs it--and then start doing some research.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.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 businessCrime And A Half
BY Steven C. Bahls
Learn what the Fair Labor Standards Act says about wages and overtime-and avoid breaking the law.Game Over?
BY Chris Penttila
Weekend get-togethers, mandatory participation--boy, your workplace fun is starting to seem like . . . work.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?Ads by Google
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