Coverage The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act of 2016 lays the foundation for the sick leave law in Arizona. Under this law, private employers in Arizona are required to provide paid sick leave to employees. However, the sick leave law in Arizona is quite complicated. There are also some requirements and policies on calculating … Read more
At-Will Employment Like many other states, Alaska has an at-will employment policy. This means that either the employer or employee can terminate the work agreement at any time and for any reason However, it is the responsibility of the employer to fire or replace a salaried employee for a legal cause. At-will employment also means … Read more
Employer’s Rights Alabama is an at-will state, which means private employers can terminate employees for no reason. They are also not obliged to provide employees with sick leave benefits, paid or unpaid. That said, many companies in Alabama still offer sick leave as an employee benefit. Once the sick leave is promised, the employer has … Read more
Four recent lawsuits filed by the EEOC highlight sexual harassment.
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) issued a new I-9 penalty decision in United States v. Maverick Construction, LLC, 15 OCAHO no. 1405a (Apr. 21, 2022), where the company’s I-9 penalties were reduced by 36.1% from $286,356 to $183,600. Facts On July 16, 2018, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) served a Notice … Read more
For a small business owner to succeed, it’s important to be aware of common mistakes and take measures to avoid them. Whether you’re a tech startup, fashion retailer, food stall, or financial consultancy, some mantras remain consistently true – here are a few to consider. Business Plan As a new business, having a formal, written … Read more
Sexual harassment in the workplace should not be tolerated. As an American citizen, you have the right to work in a professional, harassment-free workplace. You need a legal advocate when a coworker, boss, or supervisor sexually harasses or discriminates against you in the workplace. What Does Sexual Harassment Represent? Title VII of the Civil Rights … Read more
Computerrized hiring and employee monitoring software may violate the ADA.
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
