If you are a business owner, you may already have a long list of things to do before the end of the year, but one thing you shouldn't overlook is reviewing your employee handbook. There are many critical reasons why it can be pertinent to take a look at your existing...
Working with family members can be an attractive—or possibly unavoidable—arrangement for many small business owners. Hiring family can come with benefits, but it can also create family conflicts and ill-will among other employees if the family member is even perceived...
Starting a business comes with a huge amount of duties and obligations. Managing a workforce is one such responsibility. If you are getting ready to hire workers for your new business, know that there are a few costly mistakes new employers should avoid. Overextending...
You are probably aware of employment laws that could create liabilities if your company fails to comply with them. However, even before a person becomes an employee, certain antidiscrimination laws protect them during the application process. Most employers must...
Bullying doesn't stop when kids leave the school playground. In fact, it happens in workplaces across the country, and it often falls on the employer to protect workers’ safety. To end workplace bullying, scrutinize your company culture and make changes where needed....
Termination is a possibility for every person in every occupation. In most work arrangements, parties can quit or be legally fired for any reason, or for no reason at all. That said, a firing can be wrongful if it violates a worker's legal rights. If you are at risk...
Determining how to pay workers is a complicated issue for employers. Most want to offer competitive wages without overextending themselves, but wage-related decisions can be far more complex than calculating a salary or hourly rate. Mistakes and oversights often...
When an employer violates workers' rights, they not only face the potential for lawsuits and financial settlements, they can also receive unwelcome public scrutiny and possible damage to the business's reputation. This is the position online retail behemoth Amazon...
You have invested a lot of time and money in developing your employee, customer, and vendor relationships. You cannot stop your employees from walking out the door, but you may be able to limit their ability to take other employees and business relationships with...
In recent months, millions of people have voluntarily left their jobs. As a result, employers are scrambling to fill empty positions and stay operational. However, with more opportunities available, employees may have the upper hand. If your business is ready to start...