Massachusetts tip laws are designed to ensure fair compensation for service industry workers and protect their rights. If you’re an employer in the state’s hospitality industry, you must have a solid understanding of these laws to avoid potential violations. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the basic tip rules, the concept of tip credit,… Read More »
Employee mental health has become a pressing concern in today’s fast-paced and demanding work environments. The CDC reports that more than 1 in 5 American adults live with a mental health condition—and while the pandemic skyrocketed remote work and its many conveniences, it’s also increased isolation and loneliness. Declining mental health in the workplace leads… Read More »
The mere mention of a Department of Labor (DOL) audit can cause employers stress. The thought of meticulous inspections, paperwork scrutiny, and potential penalties can understandably raise anxiety levels. But a DOL audit doesn’t have to be a nightmare-inducing experience. We’re here to calm your fears and shed light on the DOL audit process, providing… Read More »
When hiring a new employee, employers must do their due diligence. This may include background checks, drug testing, work history verification, or licensing/certification checks. And if you’re hiring an employee who will spend a lot of their work hours on the road, whether in their own car or a company vehicle, you’ll want to conduct… Read More »
You are likely familiar with at-will employment. After all, it is recognized in every state except Montana. But should you fire an employee for no reason just because you can? Not necessarily! There are exceptions and risks to employment at will, which vary from one state to the next. Read on for a better understanding… Read More »
We’ve discussed workplace discrimination and harassment and how to ensure you treat all employees fairly and avoid potential litigation. However, many employers fail to understand the complete picture of workplace retaliation—which often follows discrimination. Of course, you care about your team. You can’t imagine discriminating against them, never mind punishing them for acting within their… Read More »
With the constant changes in marijuana legalization from state to state, employers must always be on the ball with their substance use policies. But what about drug testing for federal contractors and their employees? Employment drug testing has traditionally been a means to keep teams safe and productive and reduce liability. However, companies now have… Read More »
No matter how great a job and a company sound, there is one thing all smart and talented professionals want to know: What does it pay?! The days of employers hiding pay rates and employees simply accepting it are gone. Pay transparency—the practice of openly sharing information about your compensation practices with employees and applicants—is… Read More »
Your business might say it has an open-door policy, but what does that really mean? Have you established a policy with guidelines and actively encouraged employees to take advantage of it? And are they using it? If not, your team may be nervous or uncomfortable sharing thoughts and ideas with leadership. Or are staff constantly… Read More »
As employers strive to create more welcoming and safe environments, there are two not-so-traditional policies that every forward-thinking employer should add to their employee handbooks: A Political Activity Policy and a Civility Policy. Rather than policing people’s free speech, activities, and opinions, these policies simply set guidelines for building a culture of respect and inclusivity.… Read More »
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