COBRA is short for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. It’s a federal law that allows certain... Read More
Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfavorably because they’re pregnant, gave birth to a... Read More
Yes, you should still investigate the complaint. Not investigating could expose you to legal risk if more employees come... Read More
No. An employee can’t waive their right to overtime pay, even if they want to. The federal Fair... Read More
At-will employment means that the employer or employee can end the employment relationship for almost any reason (with or without... Read More
Yes, as long as you’re not discriminating based on protected classes or characteristics, you can conduct reference checks for... Read More
The Underrated, but Necessary, Process One of the least popular aspects of the human resources and management teams is... Read More
Don’t wait. If the employee was underpaid, it is in your best interest to pay the employee the difference... Read More
Have you heard about pay transparency? It’s the idea that companies should be open with employees and applicants about... Read More
When interviewing job candidates, time is critical. The time you spend talking to candidates adds up quickly, especially if... Read More