On October 19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new “Know Your Rights” poster, replacing the previous “EEOC is the Law” poster (last updated in 2009). Federal law requires covered employers to “prominently display” the poster at their...
Many small business owners run criminal background checks on their new hires as a condition of hire. If you don’t already do this, you will be prepared to set this practice up after you read this article. If you are running these now, you’ll learn about...
Believe it or not, the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”)* , protects your employees’ postings on social media. This means that any posting that the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”)** deems “protected...
One of the questions I am asked often is what do I do when employees miss work? Especially when it comes to them being sick or… “sick”. When can I ask for a doctor’s note? Do I have to allow the time off? What if they never return? This...
Delivery drivers are a tricky bunch to pay, aren’t they? Do tips count as taxable wages? What if they don’t make enough in tips to reach minimum wage? How should we pay Driver Maintenance Reimbursement (DMR)? Delivery Driver comp is regulated by the Fair...
Recruiting can be tough in certain markets and economies. Hiring minors allows you to tap into an additional talent pool and often, they are easier to recruit because there isn’t as much competition – not all employers are interested in hiring minors with...
