Are you an employer in the Granite State and if so, are you up on all of the New Hampshire wage and hour laws? There are many requirements to keep up with regarding time worked and pay! Whether you’re hiring your first employee, have a specific question, or simply want to ensure you’re compliant, it’s… Read More »
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 »
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 »
With a new year comes new employment laws! Employers should be aware of changes to federal and state employment laws for 2023. That includes some regulations that went into effect in late 2022. While there aren’t many new federal employment laws at this time, many updates and expansions are occurring at the state level. Some… Read More »
Do employees pose a risk to your business when they use personal vehicles for work duties? The short answer: Yes! This is why it’s crucial that both employers and employees are sufficiently covered and employers understand their responsibility. When an employee drives their own car, it’s referred to in insurance lingo as a “non-owned vehicle.”… Read More »
As an employer, you’re familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), passed in 1993, to provide unpaid leave and job security to workers who need time off to care for a new baby or sick family member. Now, more and more states are implementing paid family and medical leave (PFML) to provide employees… Read More »
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