As an employer, there will be times when you need to fire an employee. This is always an uncomfortable and unpleasant situation to be in, but when it is done unprofessionally, it can have legal implications, too. This is why it is important that you understand when a...
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Month: October 2018
4 things employers can do to prevent racism in the workplace
When you run your own business, you want it to be as successful as possible. Not only do you want to succeed financially, but you want the everyday operations of your company to thrive. You desire for your employees to work in a happy, comfortable and safe...
Drafting a noncompete agreement in Pennsylvania
As an employer, one of the most important responsibilities you have is to avoid litigation. This can be successfully achieved through conflict resolution if a problem occurs between you and an employee. However, a more effective way to avoid litigation is through...
Should I be paid when traveling for work?
If your job requires traveling to different locations in order to work, your travel costs might be significant. In addition to this, you might spend a lot more time traveling to some work locations than others. This will likely lead you to wonder whether you have the...
How to appropriately fire an employee during maternity leave
When an employee is pregnant or taking leave as a new parent, they are protected under some parts of the law from being discriminated against or fired. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 makes it unlawful to fire a person because they exercised their...