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Retaliation Claims

Sometimes employees believe their boss is punishing them unfairly for an action in the workplace. If true, this punishment could be considered retaliation, which is prohibited in the workplace. Retaliation is described as occurring when an employer punishes an employee … Continue reading


Legal Employment Discrimination

There’s always a lot of talk about employment discrimination, but there are some situations in which employers can legally discriminate during the hiring process. Depending on the state, these 8 types of discrimination could be legal: Bankruptcy In the Bankruptcy … Continue reading


Office Talk: Politics

With the election season in full force, opinions are flying around the office space. Coworkers are talking and arguing about the candidates, but they might want to cool it with the political talks around the water cooler during work hours. … Continue reading


5 Commonly Misunderstood Employment Laws

Sometimes employers violate workplace laws, with or without realizing it. This can leave the employer vulnerable to litigation brought by one or more of their employees. Here are five examples of commonly misunderstood employment laws: Telling employees they can’t discuss … Continue reading


Employer Tax Obligations

With tax season in full swing, employers should know what could happen if they fail to file and mail W-2 forms. They could face hefty financial and legal repercussions. Businesses have an obligation to mail out W2 forms to their … Continue reading


2016 Employment Law Trends

As 2016 begins, there are already trends popping up within the employment law arena. As the year progresses, here’s what employers can expect: Increase in FSLA initiatives and enforcement There’s a lot going on with wages right now, especially with … Continue reading


Tipping Policies Could Mean Fewer Lawsuits

Tipping is embedded in American culture. Not only do people tip restaurant servers, but also coffee baristas, hairdressers, and many other workers in service jobs. Lately the custom has come under scrutiny, with some restaurants doing away with formal tipping … Continue reading


When to Use an Employment Contract

Employment contracts, similar to consulting contracts, set forth the terms of the relationship between employer and employee. These contracts aren’t always common but there are some situations where they should be used. These contracts should address many aspects such as: … Continue reading


Religious Discrimination Laws and the Holidays

During the holidays, religion can become a topic of discussion between employers and employees when they are needing to take time off for their beliefs or practices. Both employers and employees should be aware of EEOC laws surrounding religious discrimination … Continue reading


The WARN Act

  When a business has to lay off employees things can get tense and employees become fearful. To eliminate as much fear and panic as possible, follow the labor and employment law protocols laid out in the Worker Adjustment and … Continue reading