Helping Businesses Thrive
Public criticism from an employee can feel like a direct threat to your company’s reputation, especially when it happens online. While it’s tempting to act quickly, employment laws limit when and how you can respond. Here’s what you need to know. Yes, you can...
Wage and hour compliance is essential for maintaining a fair workplace. Employees can take specific steps to identify and resolve issues related to pay, overtime, and working conditions. Recognize common compliance issues Employees should be aware of common wage and...
In the dynamic landscape of the modern workplace, businesses must navigate various regulations to ensure smooth operations. One such regulation, the Family and Medical Leave Act, protects employees' rights to take unpaid leave for qualified medical and family reasons....
Business owners turn to non-compete agreements more frequently than ever before to protect their investment in the workforce and intellectual property. Although non-compete agreements are standard in many industries now, each state has its own regulations. As a...
A well-run business can benefit from a good employee handbook. Employers develop employee handbooks to help inform employees about employment expectations, company policies, benefits and employee rights. A company can have an extensive employee handbook or a more...
Employees come and go for many reasons. As a company owner, you want to ensure ex-employees do not participate in activities that damage your business. Noncompetition agreements are an effective tool that details the restrictions on employment ex-employees may seek....
For a few reasons, working from home has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, roughly 70% of those who were able to telework did in 2020. More than half of these workers say they would prefer a...
Non-disclosure agreements can be an important tool for businesses to protect themselves. Requiring employees to sign these types of agreements can preserve intellectual property and reduce liability exposure. However not all non-disclosure agreements for employees are...
Running a successful business may seem more challenging than ever. After all, not only must you meet customer demands, but you also must comply with an ever-expanding framework of federal and state employment laws. Drafting a comprehensive employee handbook may help...
