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The #MeToo movement has been gaining momentum in the past few years and more and more victims of sexual harassment have been coming forward. According to the MeToo website, more than 17,700,000 women …

According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), periodic performance evaluations are not required. Typically, performance evaluations occur only if an employer and employee (or a representative of the employee) comes to an agreement …

In today’s society, there’s a very good possibility that the vast majority of Americans have experienced the effects of affirmative action in one capacity or another. One of the most common examples of affirmative action can be seen in most college applications …

Often the worst time to search for a job is when you’re in need of one right away. Employers know when you’re desperate. It shows through your willingness to accept any job available even if it’s below your skill set. Desperation also manifests itself through nervousness …

The US labor law (along with several state and local laws) determine the minimum wage in the United States. Typically employers will have to pay their employees the highest minimum wage salary outlined by local, state, and federal laws. Originally, nationwide minimum wage was mandated on July 24, 2009 …

Attendance is an issue for most employers. Having an effective policy in place helps employers inform employees of their attendance expectations and provides them ample notice that they will be disciplined for attendance issues. We have developed a sample policy you can use to develop your own …

One of the most important documents for any business is the employee handbook. Business owners and employees serving in a supervisory capacity need to view the employee handbook as an asset. Why? Because a well-written and detailed employee handbook can effectively convey the policies, office rules and culture of your business…

One of the most important documents for any business is the employee handbook. Business owners and employees serving in a supervisory capacity need to view the employee handbook as an asset. Why? Because a well-written and detailed employee handbook can effectively…

The company has adopted a progressive discipline policy to pinpoint and deal with employee and work related problems. In most cases, employee conduct warranting discipline stems from unacceptable behavior, poor performance or violation …

As theopioid crisis ravaged the country, mainstream American became more aware of the dangers posed by certain painkillers. However, there’s another epidemic that doesn’t grab too many headlines. Instead, this public health crisis is documented in two recent studies. One tracked the drinking habits of 40,000 …