Imagine you want to terminate an employee and either discontinue the position or replace them with someone else. You believe your decision is in the best interest of your business and the rest of your staff. But how in-depth does your conversation with the employee...
Employment Law
Can you require employees to give two weeks’ notice?
As an employer, it is certainly helpful when employees give two weeks' notice before they quit their jobs. This helps you plan for the future and find a replacement. In some cases, the outgoing employee may even be able to train their replacement before they leave....
What are “protected classes” of employees?
Most employers know not to discriminate against employees or prospective employees. Discrimination occurs when an employer treats someone adversely and differently than others based on their inclusion in a protected class. Employment discrimination is illegal under...
Have federal rule changes eliminated non-compete agreements?
Employers take a degree of risk every time they onboard a new employee. Workers can perform their jobs poorly and compromise a company's reputation. They can harass one another. They can get hurt on the job. Workers might also learn confidential information about a...
Can you cut an employee’s pay?
As an employer, you have complete control over the pay rate you offer when hiring a new employee. This applies whether they are paid an hourly wage or receive a salary. Of course, the pay rate must comply with state and federal laws—for example, all employees must be...