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Age discrimination in employment is broadly illegal per both state and federal law, provided that an affected employee is of a certain age. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) formally established protections for workers over the age of 39....
Upholding your employees’ rights can result in a harmonious workplace and help increase your workers’ morale. Moreover, it can minimize your risk of getting into trouble with authorities. Unfortunately, some employee rights violations are more subtle than others, and...
In an at-will state, an employer can employ, terminate, promote, demote and discipline an employee when they want to and for no reason at all. It makes wrongful termination seem like an impossible claim, but that is not necessarily true. Wrongful termination is when...
You’re a business owner who recently hired a few job candidates and wonder if you should draft an employment contract for them to sign. An employment contract outlines the responsibilities and roles of company personnel. Employment contracts typically include...
Whether you are an executive, a department manager or a human resources professional, part of your job involves bringing out the best in your employees. Some workers thrive within the confines of a traditional office environment, and others may find your standard...
As an employer, it's your duty to create a safe working environment for your staff. Not only is this important for their safety and well-being, but it can also help you protect yourself from potential lawsuits. By developing policies specific to each organization's...
The holidays are a festive time for most people, but employers have to walk a fine line. They may want to embrace the holiday season, but they can’t alienate any group of people when they’re doing this. One of the most important things that employers should remember...
Independent contractors have become increasingly important to businesses of all kinds, and many cannot operate effectively without them. However, you don’t want to make the mistake of misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor. That can end up leading to...
Workplace sexual harassment is something that has been happening since there were jobs. Over the years, American labor laws have attempted to rectify the situation. Your boss is not allowed to harass you based on your gender, they can’t make unwanted advances, they...
Running a company is a big responsibility. So too is being a representative of that company. It’s natural for both employees and bosses to feel stressed at times, but this stress should never boil over into inappropriate behavior. Workers in Florida have a legal...