The foundation of any successful employer-employee relationship is trust. This trust is generally built initially upon a clear understanding of expectations outlined in a legally binding employment contract. However, even in the most well-defined agreements,...
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Should you prohibit office dating?
It is not illegal for coworkers to date. However, business owners may decide to ban office dating in their personal conduct policies. Employees should be informed of such a policy at the very beginning, so they can decide if they want to take the job and abide by it....
Inclusivity and a neurodivergent workplace
According to one 2018 report from Deloitte — a professional consulting firm — organizations that promote an inclusive employee culture had six times the agility and innovation of companies with a less inclusive workforce. To fully understand how that might affect your...
Tips for defending against a wrongful termination lawsuit
When an employee files a wrongful termination lawsuit against your company, it could open up your business to various risks. The consequences of being on the wrong side of the law can be dire, from financial penalties like back wages, damages and legal fees, to...
How at-will employment laws affect wrongful termination claims
Ideally, an employment arrangement is mutually-beneficial. Both parties derive something of value from the agreement. The worker obtains a new job with the training, compensation and connections that come with that position. The employer benefits from someone's labor...
Why it’s important to correctly classify an employee
Employees are classified based on their job duties, expectations and responsibilities. For instance, part-time and full-time are some of the most common employee classifications. A part-time employee is someone who often has flexible work hours but is expected to work...
How to respond to an employee’s claim of discrimination
Despite doing your best to prevent discrimination in your company, an employee may feel unfairly treated in a particular situation. Accordingly, they may report the issue to you. How you handle their complaint is crucial; a single mistake can worsen the matter. Here...
3 common reasons workers file wage claims against employers
Worker lawsuits are a risk for many California businesses. The more workers a company requires, the more opportunities there are to run afoul of employment laws. Employees sometimes sue businesses because they allege that they did not receive the wages they deserve in...
4 ways businesses can reduce workplace discrimination
Workplace discrimination claims are bad for business. When an employee feels wrongly targeted for their gender, age, disability, race or another protected characteristic, it can result in lawsuits that are disruptive to your operations and your company's reputation....
Ensure that your company offers enough comp time
As an employer, you may be looking for ways to reduce costs. At the same time, your company is still quite busy and there is a lot to accomplish. This means that some workers are putting in overtime hours to ensure that you hit certain deadlines or production quotas....