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No business owner, particularly owners of larger companies, can do everything on their own. A business relies on having multiple high-functioning departments. There are few departments more important than Human Resources (HR). In a nutshell, HR deals with all...
Employee misclassification occurs when workers are misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees, which denies them several crucial rights and benefits. It is a significant issue that can lead to various legal and financial consequences, not to...
Providing two weeks’ notice before quitting a job has become a common practice in many industries. Employees will simply say that they are going to be leaving, but they’ll give the employer the next 10 work days before they actually put in their last shift. This way,...
Many employers understand that they’re supposed to offer an equal opportunity to all prospective employees. They can’t discriminate during the hiring process – deciding not to hire women or minority workers, for example. All workers need the same chance to get a job...
Losing a job is devastating, but being wrongfully terminated because of an employer’s prejudices or desire to retaliate – or some other illegal reason – can be devastating. If you believe your employer has wrongfully terminated you, you should fight for your rights....
When an employee encounters discrimination in the workplace, it can be an emotional experience. They might have felt anxious and skeptical about reporting the situation, fearing their concerns would not be taken seriously. When they finally have the courage to voice...
When you get a job at a new workplace, the last thing you want to encounter is sexual harassment. Such a dehumanizing experience can be made worse by the realization that sexual harassment has been normalized within the company. The attitudes of fellow employees...
Your small business only has a few employees, and you’ve always handled every major employment issue individually – and somewhat informally. Unfortunately, that can lead to erratic results and uneven application of rules – and that’s a recipe for a lawsuit. If you...
When an employer wants to reduce an employee’s wages, it is very important for both parties to understand how this should happen. It needs to be carried out in the correct fashion or it could be a violation of the employee’s rights. It may also qualify as a form of...
Protected activities refer to employee actions safeguarded by law to ensure they can exercise their legal rights at the workplace without fear of retaliation or discrimination. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse actions against employees for participating in...