The United States has come a long way in its battle against racism. Unfortunately, recent events have brought to light that there is still much work to be done. Race-based police brutality and even governmental policies have drawn consistent protests...
Read MoreMost Americans believe in freedom and equality for all. These are foundational principles of our democracy and permeate all aspects of our society—at least in theory. Sadly, our history does not reflect these ideals. Instead, our history exhibits systemic racism...
Read MoreIf you have been an employee long enough, you’ve probably run into the following situation or one very close to it. You are relaxing on your well-needed day off. You’ve been working hard all week, and now it’s time to...
Read MoreMaking a complaint about any activity in your workplace can cause people to take a moment and think before speaking. Why? Because people are afraid of retaliation. Often, when employees see something that doesn’t seem quite right, their first impulse...
Read MoreYou may have heard the term “statute of limitations” bandied about over the years but have no idea what it actually means. Allow us to clear up any confusion. A statute of limitations is a deadline by which you must...
Read MoreAs the pandemic rages, businesses must answer daily questions regarding how to run their companies during this unprecedented time. And now that three vaccines have hit the market, even more questions arise about employer COVID-19 vaccination policies. Many people are...
Read MorePerhaps one of the most challenging aspects of an employer’s job is the regrettable necessity of laying people off when they’ve done nothing to warrant dismissal from their jobs. But particularly in the COVID-19 world, many businesses have suffered irreparable...
Read MoreBusiness owners today wear many hats and juggle many metaphorical balls. Keeping a business alive and prosperous takes a great deal of time, energy, patience, and passion. And in the modern era, entrepreneurs must deal with issues extending far beyond...
Read MoreDiscrimination in the workplace is a genuine problem faced every day by employers all across the country. Laws are on the books at both the state and federal level that protect employees from facing discrimination at work. However, if you...
Read MoreThe federal government has rules in place that govern employer relationships with their employees. This federal law is called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and has been in effect in the United States since 1938. And while this law...
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