Independent contractor rules are about to change – again. It may seem like just yesterday that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) tried to update its classification...
The big bosses—a/k/a federal agencies—have noticed the proliferation of bossware, and they are not amused. The National Labor Relations Board has announced its...
Ballot initiatives are direct democracy in action. A dozen states had initiatives affecting employment this year. If you’re in one of these states, then...
One of our primary roles as attorneys is to protect our clients from their worst instincts, like this one: “Let’s file a motion to require a sexual harassment...
Creating an inclusive work environment often requires some flexibility around accommodating employees with different cultures, abilities, and beliefs. Employers also...
It can be difficult to keep up with the many lawsuits constantly being slung at businesses. Which ones are important? What cases could have insights that impact our...
Since the onset of the pandemic, employers have been allowed to inspect employees’ Form I-9 documents remotely, provided in-person inspection occurs within three days...
The use of freelancers or independent contractors has become increasingly popular over the past decade. Companies such as Uber and InstaCart are built on this type of...
Properly classifying employees is often a complicated task. It has been made even more complex in recent years due to the constantly shifting laws and guidelines...
Failure to properly compensate employees for working overtime is a common cause of lawsuits and department of labor (DOL) investigations. Businesses that do not pay or...
Sometimes there is more work to get done than you can fit into an 8-hour day or a 40-hour workweek. When this happens, you may need to have your employees work overtime....
Yes, the U.S. Supreme Court issued more mundane decisions this past term. One decision—Boechler v. Commissioner—has a direct impact on your payroll operations, at...
Employers should actively retain their top talent by recognizing their contributions, updating their job descriptions, and potentially adjusting their job titles and...
During the pandemic, many businesses allowed their employees to work from home as a matter of safety. Now, remote work has become the norm. However, it can be tough to...
Compliance is a top concern for small business owners. There is a variety of sensitive data that business owners need to safeguard including proprietary business...
At least half of my legal practice is serving as outside labor-and-employment counsel for small to midsize businesses. And, increasingly, much of that practice is...
Hiring the right people is crucial to the success of any business, and the best way to do that is by casting a wide net during your search for new hires. The more people...
Sophia planned to wait until later in her pregnancy to announce the news to people at her office, but she believes most of them already suspected. Needing to run to the...
I’ve been through lots of employer training. There was the afternoon course over several weeks teaching new hires how to write according to the company’s style...
