For many employees, the workday never really ends. 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 … Read More
High-cost to defend — low-cost to prevent. 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 … 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
This is one of the most common and costly mistakes employers make. One of the most common and costly mistakes employers make is misclassifying employees as independent contractors. The legal standards are widely misunderstood, and the consequences can be severe: exposure under … Read More
Avoid legal risk with proper RIF management. When employers determine that a reduction in force is necessary, the focus is often on the underlying business justification. Employers may assume that if a layoff is driven by legitimate business reasons, the … Read More