Most people, at some point in their lives, encounter a medical problem or need to take time off work because of demands from the family. Therefore, as an employer, you will have to deal with the issues that relate to employee rights and the subjects raised in the...
Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
Year: 2017
Dealing with disputes as an employer
Disputes with employees are an unavoidable part of being an employer. Although they are not the most pleasant of situations to be in, they can be handled professionally and maturely once you have done the adequate research and know the appropriate protocol. Consider...
Avoiding employer liability for workplace harassment
As an employer in the United States, you have a duty to prevent and address harassment that occurs in your place of business. Taking steps to do so is extremely important, and it can also help you down the line in the event an employee files a harassment claim against...
Are your noncompete agreements reasonable?
As an employer, it is well within your interests to make sure that any intellectual property, as well as loyal clients, are not "stolen" by any former employee after he or she leaves your company. Therefore, it is very important that you include some kind of...
Employers’ anti-discrimination responsibilities
As an employer, it can be a daunting prospect to know what is expected of you when it comes to putting anti-discrimination practices into place. Many employers can feel confused in regard to the standards that they must adhere to and the extent to which they must go...
Employment arbitration: What you need to know
When you become employed with a company, it is standard procedure to sign a whole host of documents and contracts, but often you are unsure of exactly what you are signing. It is important to always pay close attention to what you are signing because you might come to...
Preventing FMLA abuse and disputes
As a Pittsburgh employer, you are required to provide your workers with certain benefits and protections. One of those benefits involves the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). It was created to provide workers with unpaid time off to care for themselves and...
Are you an employee or a contractor?
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the employment rights of an employee differ to those of a contractor. Those who have an "employment relationship" are the recipient of many more benefits. Because of this, a problem can occur. Employers often...
Preventing getting sued by your employees
Making the decision to fire an employee is never an easy one. Having the conversation with the employee is in itself difficult, but it is also to some extent accepting defeat in the hiring process. You hired someone who was clearly not appropriate for the role, and in...
Making sure your independent contractors don’t get reclassified
One of the biggest mistakes a company can make is hiring an independent contractor and then having that person be reclassified as an employee by the government. If that happens, you've just been handed a mess involving taxation, benefits, insurance and a host of other...