When an employee files a complaint against your company, your first thought might be to protect your business by removing that person. You can't do this because it is considered retaliation to fire someone simply because they filed a complaint against your company....
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Stop employee theft quickly, but plan your actions carefully
Employers have to prevent employee theft. This is a serious problem that is easy to overlook if you aren't aware of the signs. Around 75% of employees admit that they have stolen from an employer at least one time, and 38% admit that they have done it at least two...
Reasonable accommodations in the workplace
Employers have to walk a fine line between ensuring that their employees have what they need to get the job done and protecting the bottom line. When workers have disabilities, the company will have to determine what reasonable accommodations it needs to make for the...
Explore your options quickly for employment litigation issues
Employment litigation is something that many business owners don't ever want to have to deal with. These cases can take considerable time and energy. In some cases, they are expensive to handle. It is always better to try to thwart situations that might lead to...
Evaluate leave requests from employees carefully
Workers sometimes need to take time off of work for medical reasons or to deal with a family situation. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per 12-month period to handle covered issues. For employers,...
Retaliation must be forbidden at your company
You need to ensure that your business avoids any retaliation against employees who are participating in protected activities. It is easy to understand that a manager might get upset when a complaint is filed against them for something like violating wage and hour laws...
A complete review of litiguous claims against your company
Business owners hope that they will never have to deal with legal issues because of their company, but there are times when you simply can't avoid litigation. When this happens, you have to ensure that you know what your options are and how they will impact your...
Employee leave polices must be in line with applicable laws
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) sets specific requirements for employees who need to take time off of work to deal with a serious medical issue or specific family events. If your employees come to you with an FMLA request, you must ensure that you handle the...
Pittsburgh offers special protections for pregnant women
Employers in Pittsburgh have to ensure that they are complying with federal and state labor laws, but they also have one more level of laws to consider. They must comply with city codes that provide some protections for specific workers. One group of individuals who...
How to prevent claims of retaliation
As an employer, you want to avoid as many employee claims as possible. You may be taking steps to prevent claims about harassment, but what about retaliation? According to the EEOC, retaliation is the most common basis for claims of discrimination in federal jobs. Due...