Business owners and managers have to strike a delicate balance between doing what is best for their company and what is best for their employees. Employment law exists to benefit both sides by making certain legal issues surrounding employees clear-cut. The Family and...
Employment law: Impact of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Most business owners are more than happy to make reasonable allowances for their employees. Even so, there are instances where a worker’s needs, or demands, exceed a company’s ability to accommodate him or her. One possible trouble spot in the future may relate to...
Pinterest workers allege workplace discrimination
Most companies are more than willing to ensure that workers have a safe environment and will take measures to facilitate this. However, there may be instances where there is more to the story than what employees allege in a workplace discrimination case. It is vital...
Urban Outfitters accused of employment discrimination
Most businesses do all they can to ensure that their employees have a safe and healthy work environment. There is no denying that this doesn’t always happen, but there are times when there may be more to the story than just an employee’s side of the matter. Employment...
Former Amazon vice president sued for noncompete violation
Employees leaving companies to work somewhere else is nothing new. Most of the time, it is nothing that a company needs to worry about, though there are instances where it could be cause for alarm. While many former employees often go work for a similar business,...
Can you use a tip pool?
You start a new bar, a business you’ve always dreamed of starting. You thought it was a fantasy for years, but then you had the opportunity and decided to launch. In the process, you hired waitstaff and bartenders, among others. You know that this is a business in...
Steps to create a harassment-free workplace for your employees
As an employer, you have an ethical and legal obligation to your employees. Your personal sense of morality will guide what ethical obligations you have, but federal and state laws regarding the rights of workers make your legal obligations straightforward. Your...
Don’t make these mistakes when terminating an employee
When you hire an employee, you do so with the idea that they’ll remain with your company for an extended period of time. Furthermore, it’s your hope that you never even have to think about terminating their employment. Despite your best efforts, there is likely to...
Want to fire your employee for refusing overtime? Be cautious
You have an employee whom you consider a “temporary” worker. They have been with you for a few years, but they always seem to look like they want to move on to a different company. You’ve been patient, but every time you ask them to work overtime or to stay late, they...
Dealing with the death of an employee
Many know what it’s like to have a friend, loved one or coworker pass away at a moment’s notice. The pain and agony it can cause often leave their loved ones feeling distressed and their coworkers and managers often lose a valuable team member. As family, friends and...
