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...
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...
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...
On July 10, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order, asking federal agencies to implement actions designed to increase economic competition and limit the use of noncompete agreements. According to the President, “Workers should be free to take a better job if...
Not everyone loves their job, but for some people, work can be a toxic place where they are subjected to bullying, aggressions, and violations of their rights. Such an environment is referred to as a hostile work environment. Below are some examples of what a hostile...
While watching a movie or reading a book about wealthy individuals and their families, you may have come across terms such as “heir,” “descendant,” and “next of kin.” Though made-for-Hollywood storylines use these terms interchangeably, words describing familial...