Mission Statements
Contained in this document you will find examples of various [...]
Making Reasonable Accommodations
Do you know what steps to take when an employee [...]
Lockdown Planning and Preparation
If an armed person is known or believed to be [...]
Checklist For Limiting State Unemployment Insurance Liability
Be aware of your state’s experience-rating system. Understand how your [...]
Legally Compliant Job Interviews
The spontaneous and unpredictable nature of the job interview makes [...]
Twenty Questions You Must Answer Before a Lay-Off
Many managers will be asked to communicate lay-offs for the [...]
Are Job Descriptions Necessary?
While job descriptions may not be legally required, they are [...]
The Importance Of Cell Phone and/or Electronic Devices Policies
In the ever-increasing age of communication through cell phones and [...]
Examples of Illegal Reasons For Terminating an Employee
Both state and federal law forbid you from using certain [...]
HR Basics
The following questions, while not all inclusive, address the most [...]
Hiring New Employees – A Primer
What laws must I follow when hiring new employees? A [...]
Hiring an Independent Contractor
When you hire an independent contractor, keep documents to prove [...]
Guidelines For Responding to Employment Verification and Reference Requests
Generally, employers have discretion whether to disclose information to third [...]
Guidelines For Handling Discrimination and Harassment Complaints
Most employers are anxious when faced with discrimination and harassment [...]
What to Do About Gossip in the Workplace
How does the gossiping behavior impact the workplace, as well [...]
Information On Furloughs
Tough economic times often force employers to make difficult decisions [...]
Full Time Vs Part Time Employees
It is essential that your employees know their employment status [...]
Focus Groups – Basics
Focus groups are a great way to assess your organization’s [...]
Administering the FMLA and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Some employers might assume that if they give an employee [...]
Criteria For Independent Contractor Classification
FEDERAL LAW The U.S. Department of Labor aggressively pursues claims [...]
Hypothetical Scenario For Independent Contractor Vs Employee Classification – Federal
Mac-O Productions is a marketing company that helps entrepreneurs develop [...]
The “Economics Realities” Test For Independent Contractor Classification – Federal
The U.S. Department of Labor applies the “economic realities” test [...]
Hypothetical Scenario For Independent Contractor Vs Employee Classification – Federal
Allie is a small business owner and is opening her [...]
Family and Medical Leave Act Policy Statement
An employee who has worked for XXX for at least [...]
Exit Interview
Exit interviews offer a final opportunity to gather objective insights [...]
