Drew Lunt 
Beginning in 1866, people have held annual celebrations commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States. Some states and cities have officially recognized Juneteenth, the name by which the date is most referred, for many years. However, it was not until 2021 that Juneteenth became a federal holiday and either officially recognized or made … Read more
It is unfortunate when you get into a terrible accident at work that can prevent you from continuing your normal activity because of your injuries. Work-related accidents happen frequently and occur at a rate of about 2.8 employees for every 100 workers. A majority of these accidents are preventable and could have been avoided had … Read more
There are times when an employer needs to keep away from the private life of their employees, and there are other times when a timely intervention can represent the difference between life and death for the employee. Such is the case when domestic violence is present, and the employee can end up losing their life … Read more
In March 2020 the world entered a pandemic, making employees all over the world leave the traditional office space to work safely at home. Fast forward to the present day, and remote work still shows no signs of stopping. Many companies have even gone as far as making the shift to working from home permanently. … Read more
Many small businesses sense a need to have an employee handbook, but for various reasons haven’t made it a priority to put one in place. Perhaps you own or help run one of these small businesses. To be honest, with the demands on most small businesses, both in terms of time and money, it is … Read more
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