For more information about New Jersey, employer obligations visit New Jersey labor law posting requirements. Whether an employer permits its employees to have meal breaks and rest breaks is largely within the employer’s discretion. While some states, like California and New York, have strict requirements for employers to provide meal and rest breaks, New […]
Biases against natural hair have been deeply ingrained in society at large and in workplaces in particular for generations. African Americans have had to endure harassment, punishment and even termination for their hairstyles, which constitutes unfair treatment and a blatant civil rights violation. Consequently, many states have implemented a version of the “Create a […]
For more information on Florida employer obligations visit Florida labor law posting requirements. Whether an employer permits its employees to have meal breaks and rest breaks is largely within the employer’s discretion. While some states, like California and New York, have strict requirements for employers to provide meal and rest breaks, Florida is […]
As we embark on a new decade, it’s overwhelming to think about what’s next—especially when our pressing compliance responsibilities continue to grow. That’s why we’ve taken the time to research emerging labor laws and human resources issues, so you can stay on top of the upcoming trends for the new year. Here are 5 trends […]
Get your business is in tip-top shape to meet 2020 compliance goals and avoid missing a mandatory labor law notice. Here are five resolutions that can position your company for a prosperous and legally healthy new year. Review your policies and procedures. Are all your policies and procedures up to date? Do they […]
Effective January 1, 2020, Missouri employers must pay their employees the increased minimum wage and tipped wage rates. The state’s minimum wage is set to increase by 85 cents every year through 2023 for all private, non-exempt businesses. The Minimum Wage Law does not apply to public employers. In addition, Missouri’s minimum wage rate may […]
Even in the strongest economic times, there’s no assurance that a company won’t have to adjust its workforce. Today, 70 percent of economic experts are forecasting a recession by 2021. This means American businesses must understand the legal implications of having to let go of a portion of their workforce. To avoid violating […]
How To Manage Through Layoffs It’s never easy to be a leader, but it’s certainly simpler to be a leader in good times than in bad. When profits are down and your company’s back is against the wall, you may have to confront an ugly truth: it’s time to let some of your team members […]
No employer wants their digital communications to come back and bite them, and it’s hard to control what managers, supervisors, and their subordinates are putting in writing—and where that writing may end up. That’s why your company needs to establish guidelines for email communications. Having email policies can prevent your employees’ digital communications from subjecting […]
Whether the C-suite is an esteemed group of highly regarded talent or merely an intrepid business owner building a small team on his or her own, there is one common worry for company leaders: the hefty risk to the bottom-line that is complex wage and hour litigation. It’s not an unfounded fear. Over the […]
Mental health conditions, including stress, affect millions of Americans: the current statistics reveal that at least one in five Americans suffers mental illness each year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. The American Institute of Stress reports that job stress is the major source of stress for American adults and that over half of the […]
The required federal posters include those covering the Employee Polygraph Protection Act, Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act, and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. On top of that, businesses may have additional posters specific to their state, city, or county—plus posters […]
