Drew Lunt 
It is not uncommon for an employee to get a new job. When this happens, it is natural and important for the employee to ask, “do I have to give two weeks’ notice to my boss?” And typically, the short answer is, “No.” However, it isn’t always that easy and there may be practical reasons … Read more
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed Senate Bill 475 declaring Juneteenth National Independence Day a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, about 2 1/2 years after the proclamation was first issued. The bill became effective immediately upon being signed. What it means for … Read more
The idea that employers are responsible at some level for employee safety and conditions of their property isn’t new. For example, there is a legal term called premises liability. Premises liability refers to injuries or death that occur because of dangerous conditions or poor maintenance on a property. Beyond the existing laws and regulations; however, … Read more
Are you in the market for a new job, and are struggling to gain attention from recruiters? Find out how to get recruiters to acknowledge your resume and give you that screening interview that will get your foot in the door. What is a recruiter looking for? If you are looking for the perfect job, … Read more
Every seven seconds, a worker is injured while on the job. That is a staggering statistic. Many work injuries are 100% preventable. With so many injuries, there is a considerable loss of production that can hurt many businesses. That is why smart companies, especially those that are of a higher risk for a workplace injury, … Read more
California has joined in the fight against sexual harassment in the workplace, enacting new regulations and laws that will take effect in 2019. In September 2018, California Governor Jerry Brown signed four new bills into law, a major step in the right direction following the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements. Employers should keep themselves up-to-date on … Read more
As discussed in my most recent previous article, Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) were out in force during the week of July 16 delivering Notice of Inspection (NOI)/audit notices. Well now we know the numbers – HSI served 2,738 NOIs and made 32 arrests in a one-week period. This is a … Read more
As someone who runs a business or helps with human resources, you are busy with many employee-related tasks, including recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and perhaps payroll. But as you go about your day-to-day work, there are many federal laws that must keep up with, because not doing so may lead to serious consequences … Read more
A couple of years ago, I wrote about states that had passed laws requiring employers to provide sick leave to their employees. At the time, there were six (6) states that had sick leave requirements. Since that time, the number of states has increased to ten (10). On top of that, there are eighteen (18) … Read more
There are many businesses that like the idea of creating an employee handbook or manual on their own without involving a third-party in the process. If you think you may be one of these businesses, we certainly respect your decision and would like to offer a little advice to help you be as successful in … Read more