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When you hire an employee, you hope they will give their best to your business and, in return, you will reward them for a job well done. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for an employee to cross the line. If this happens, you may dismiss them on the spot. Dismissing...
Creating a safe and respectful environment is a paramount concern for employers. Addressing and preventing harassment isn’t just about legal compliance and ensuring a culture of dignity and respect. Harassment claims can have far-reaching consequences for a business,...
Employers strive to have an inclusive and diverse work environment free from discrimination claims – but it seems like claims are inevitable. How can a company guard against them? One of the best ways to do this is through comprehensive documentation. The role of...
When a company needs to reduce its staff, often for budgeting reasons, it may downsize. This is when the owner decides to let go of a significant number of employees. For instance, a business with 100 employees may decide that 30 need to be let go at once just to make...
Workplace harassment might make a job miserable for a worker. Harassment can affect someone's income and even their health, which is part of the reason why federal laws prohibit workplace harassment. Workers shouldn't have to endure mistreatment based on their race,...
Non-compete clauses are common – and arguably necessary – in some industries to prevent executives and people with unique talents and knowledge from going to a direct competitor of their former employer when they leave and giving them an advantage, perhaps based on...
When an employee comes to you with a complaint, it’s a difficult time for you and for them. You have a duty to make sure you investigate thoroughly, fairly and without bias. Not only is this important in getting to the bottom of what’s happened, it’s also necessary...
If an employee believes they have been subjected to sexual harassment at work, they may seek legal action against you, their employer. It doesn’t have to be you or another member of your senior team that is accused of harassing them either. It could be a colleague or...
Shock is usually an employer's first reaction after an employee or job applicant has alleged age discrimination. Many business owners fail to realize how seriously these accusations can impact them. So, when you know your actions against the worker were valid, how can...
As an employer, you know well that some of your workers are in protected classes. Perhaps the most obvious example of this is race. But other protected classes under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission include things like age, ethnic background, gender,...