The time, effort and money that go into training an employee can be fairly significant. No one wants to see the hard work that was put into an employee be put to use for competing businesses, which is one of the reasons that noncompete agreements exist. A...
What’s the difference between an employee and a contractor?
The average business in Georgia might employ both employees and independent contractors. As an employer, correctly classifying workers is essential for meeting legal obligations. However, some business owners struggle to differentiate between an employee and a...
Should a business use independent contractors?
The “gig economy” has opened up a world of possibility for many companies as well as workers who now classify themselves as independent contractors. It lets many workers enjoy much greater flexibility while providing services to the businesses that use them for a much...
The impact of the Family and Medical Leave Act on a business
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...
