Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
One of the most troubling accusations that your company might face at some point is that you retaliated against an employee. Claims of retaliation are taken very seriously and must be given the attention they deserve. Because of the chance of a current or former...
Employers must be very careful when terminating employees, especially if the person has made a complaint about something like labor law violations. There is a chance that the worker might claim that the termination was unlawful because it was made in retaliation for...
All employers are expected to handle claims of discrimination in an appropriate manner. Any discrimination or harassment that are based on a person's protected status is illegal. There are several things that businesses need to ensure their managers know. By taking a...
Employers in the state of Pennsylvania can find it challenging making sure that they are giving employees the benefits that they legally deserve. An employee's rights when it comes to pay will depend largely on whether they are eligible for protection under the Fair...
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...
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...
When you are going through the hiring process, it is likely that you are most concerned with the task at hand: to employ someone who adequately suits the role you are trying to fulfill. However, there are many other factors that come into play when going through the...
All employers receive complaints from their employees at some point in time. While complaints might be centered on working hours, working conditions or pay, they can also involve issues such as harassment allegations involving other coworkers. If you have received a...
As an employer, it is inevitable that you will occasionally have to deal with employee disputes. While these disputes are probably impossible to avoid completely, it is possible to deal with them in an effective and successful way if you have the right mindset and...
As an employer, it is important that you understand the nature of all the laws in place that protect your employees. This is so that you can create an environment where these laws are obeyed at all times, and also so that you can protect yourself from being exposed to...