Gender Discrimination in the Workplace When a male physician greets four of his team members with a 'good morning gentlemen', knowing full well one member is female, it might seem like an insignificant matter. The truth, however, is it's a symptomatic attitude that...
Non-Compete Agreements
A non-compete agreement is a legal contract between an employer and its employee. The agreement states, among other things, that the employee will not enter into competition with its employer after or during her/his employment. This legal contract prevents an employee...
Avoiding Sexual Harassment Lawsuits
Avoiding a sexual harassment lawsuit requires an understanding of exactly what 'sexual harassment' is as defined under the law. The law tells us that sexual harassment is, among other things: An unwelcome sexual advance A request for sexual favors Either physical or...
Avoiding Overtime Lawsuits
There have been a growing number of overtime lawsuits in recent years. These overtime lawsuits are not restricted to the large corporations either; small businesses are just as vulnerable. How to avoid overtime lawsuits is something every business owner should know....
Offering Full Time Work From Home Positions? Here’s What You Should Do To Protect Yourself
With this pandemic, work-from-home trends have increased dramatically in the workforce. There are notable perks for employers in allowing remote workers to continue working in their home offices even as businesses have continued to open. Even though there are...
Returning to Work? What You Do and Don’t Have to Offer Employees
As the restrictions begin to lift and governments are allowing businesses to reopen, you may be wondering what new changes are in store for you as an employer. Many new social interaction behaviors are being implemented, which you will have to put in place at your...
Should Employers Push For A 4 Day Work Week? The Pros and Cons
Some industries have noted that there isn't the same need for employees to work as many hours each week as they have in the past. The global trend is seeing a significant switch to a 4-day workweek. It has always been a struggle to balance work and life, and this new...
The Difference Between Sexual and Non-Sexual Harassment at Work
Being pressured, embarrassed, or intimidated at work can make going to your job every day incredibly difficult. These situations are challenging to deal with and also leave you feeling confused as to how you can put a stop to them. You should not have to work under...
The Department of Labor’s New Proposed Overtime Requirements and What They Mean for Employers
The FLSA employment law decides which employees qualify or which are exempt for overtime pay. An exempt employee due to their rate of pay and type of work duties do not qualify for overtime pay, whereas non-exempt employees are required to be paid overtime (time and a...
How Enforceable Are Non-Compete Clauses?
Non-compete agreements play an essential role in a commercial enterprise by limiting a former employee from using information gained from a former employer to gain an unfair advantage in the workplace. As an important part of employment law, non-compete agreements are...
