Over the last few years, you’ve likely heard of the CROWN Act. The appropriate acronym, CROWN, stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.” The law addresses hair grooming policies in workplaces and schools to prevent hair discrimination. Black people have faced discrimination against natural hairstyles and textures for generations. In fact,… Read More »
Workplace harassment can come in many forms. It’s often easy to spot when someone is being inappropriately harassed because of gender, race, or sexual orientation. Other times, it’s more difficult to spot. For example, did you know that harassment can occur when a manager humiliates an employee in front of their coworkers? Harassment in the… Read More »
Employers already have to be on the ball when it comes to hiring. But as laws become more protective of employees and candidates, recruiters and hiring managers must also beware of what information they may and may not ask for. Two hot topics are salary history bans and background checks. Many states are now banning… Read More »
If your organization requires employees to travel for work, you must understand how and when to compensate them for their travel time. This is not so much an issue for exempt employees, who receive the same amount each pay period no matter what. However, federal and state rules require employers to pay for non-exempt employee… Read More »
While the nationwide vaccine mandate was blocked in January, businesses can still implement masking, vaccination, and testing requirements. But there are still many questions and little official guidance for employers – particularly around independent contractors. If you decide to put these requirements in place, you need to be prepared for specific situations. These include medical… Read More »
Organizational growth is an exciting thing! It means new team members, fresh initiatives, and bigger goals and accomplishments. But once your company surpasses a certain number of employees, it also means new compliance responsibilities, like filing an EEO report. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) mandates EEO reports from employers with 100 or more employees… Read More »
Tax time is rolling around, and you’ve received your W-2 from your employer. But what do you do with it? And how do you read a W-2 and ensure all of your information is accurate? Your Form W-2 is an earnings statement your employer uses to report your income and any taxes or other withholdings… Read More »
Are you considering hiring minors for the next school vacation or busy summer season? While the federal government regulates child labor laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), specific New Hampshire child labor laws also exist. Learn the essentials of employing minors and FLSA child labor provisions. As a Granite State employer, you should… Read More »
Believe it or not, federal law does not require employers to give employees meal breaks or short breaks during the workday. It may seem only fair and natural to allow workers a break to eat and rest in order to keep up their energy and productivity, but the federal government has left this labor law… Read More »
From hiring new employees to rehiring to changes in their information, employment Form I-9 is a crucial document. So, what do you need it for? How do you fill it out? And how do you know when to update it? Below, we’re breaking down the steps and requirements for the Employment Eligibility Verification form that… Read More »
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