Your employee handbook has two crucial jobs: Set the tone for your workplace culture. Protect your business when things go wrong. Most handbooks were written to do both. But if yours has not been meaningfully updated since 2020 or 2021, … Read More
Pride Month is a good reminder that LGBTQ+ workplace protections are still in place, even if the federal enforcement landscape is shifting. Here is what employers need to understand. What Has Not Changed Bostock v. Clayton County remains the law … Read More
The late-night Slack message. The quick call to an employee about a project after getting the kids to bed. The email fired off from the couch at 10 p.m. The quick fix handled over the weekend. For many employees, the … Read More
When an employee leaves, the clock starts ticking on final pay. Many employers are surprised to learn that missing a deadline or making an improper deduction can trigger penalties far exceeding the original wage amount. Here is what you need … Read More
Background checks feel routine. They’re not. This is one of the most heavily regulated steps in your entire hiring process — and most employers don’t realize it until they’re staring down a lawsuit. Between the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), … Read More