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...
Employment Law
Legal Considerations in the Hiring Process
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...
Employers Tackling Bullying Can Mean Changing Workplace Culture
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....
Wrongful Termination: Red Flags to Watch For
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...
4 Mistakes That Can Lead to Wage and Hour Disputes
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...
MN Workers for Amazon Call Out Dangerous, Unlawful Conditions
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...
What Is a Nonsolicitation Agreement, and Should I Use One?
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...
Hiring Mistakes During the Great Resignation
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...
What Minnesota Employers Should Know about Mandating Vaccines
Just months ago, many of us were optimistic that we would be able to return to some sense of normalcy once COVID-19 vaccines were available. Unfortunately, not enough people have been vaccinated to slow the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant. Thus, there...
5 Tips for Drafting your Employee Handbook
When new employees start a new job, they typically need at least a day to familiarize themselves with the company and culture. They want to know what to expect in terms of leave and time off, and they should understand the workplace policies with which they must...