Minimizing Risk. Resolving Disputes. Protecting Your Business.
It is common for employers to believe that temporary employees have less rights when it comes to making claims about discrimination and unfair dismissal. This was the case until relatively recently. However in 2015, the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals made the...
It can sometimes take months for an employee to notice that they have not been paid what they are owed or what they are entitled to. During those months, they may have missed out on a significant amount of income. It will also take them a considerable amount of time...
Interviews are a vital part of the hiring process for employers and candidates alike. You are getting to know each other, and impressions are important. This is also the part of the process where many liabilities emerge. You need to be careful to find candidates who...
As an employer, one of the most important things that you can do in order to protect yourself and your business is to be well-versed on employment law. This can go a long way toward preventing employment litigation and legal disputes with your employees. Some of the...
Writing an employee handbook correctly can prove to be one of the most effective ways to prevent employee legal disputes. It means that all standards and company policies can be set straight, and provides a procedure for employees to follow in the event they have any...
As an employer of tipped workers, you may be confused about where the law stands and what rights your employees have in regard to pay. If you accidentally fail to abide by the law, you might find yourself in the middle of a costly lawsuit; therefore, it's a good idea...
Since 1974, the Employee Retirement Security Act (ERISA) has been in place. It means that employers have certain legal responsibilities to their employees. Employers must comply with the ERISA regulations, and if they do not, they may find themselves in an expensive...
As an employer, it can be difficult to keep on top of all the paperwork that should be in place to protect you. It is likely that many of your employees hold information that is vital to your company, and it is extremely important that none of this information gets...
One step in the process of establishing a business is deciding on its structure, such as sole proprietorship or an LLC. Perhaps you are thinking of switching entities. Either way, you may choose to go with a partnership for its benefits of sharing responsibilities and...
Running a business, no matter its size, takes a lot of care and compliance. You have to ensure that the company is following all employment rules and regulations laid out by various agencies. One place where companies get into quite a bit of trouble is the termination...