Can you fire an employee who makes a derogatory comment about his or her work environment on Facebook or other social media site? The answer, it turns out, depends on the circumstances. In some cases, the National Labor Relations Board has held that an employer has the right to…
Employment At Will Does Not Give You a Pass To Fire Employees Indiscriminately
Most states allow companies to hire employees on an “at will” basis. Basically, that means as an employer, you do not need to have any really valid reason to fire an employee. In fact, unless you have an explicit policy stating that you will fire employees only for specific reasons, you are under no…
Employer Background Checks Aren’t Illegal, But You Can Still Be Sued
Two recent lawsuits against BMW and Dollar General illustrate the kind of trouble that companies can inadvertently get into when conducting employee background checks. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on June 11 accused both companies of using information…
Summer’s Here – Remember These Do’s and Don’ts When Hiring College Interns
Now that summer is here, you may be planning to hire college interns, which provides you with an opportunity to give something back to the community as well as to identify potential candidates for future job openings. Training interns is a time-honored tradition that when carried out…
Common Employer Misconceptions About The FLSA That Can Get You Into Trouble
Attorney John E Thompson has pulled together a great list of the most prevalent misconceptions that employers have about the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, (FLSA); pulled from the article, “FLSA Famous Last Words”: “Salaried Employees Don’t Have To Be Paid Overtime”…
Are You Responsible For The Inappropriate Behavior Of Your Vendors?
What do you do when a vendor who is on your premises to provide a service, such as a vendor that delivers office supplies, or a training consultant hired to provide services to your organization, causes problems in your workplace? Most employers may take the position that because the vendor…
Mine or Yours? Who Actually Owns An Employer Mandated Social Media Account?
Most businesses understand that it’s crucial to have an online presence. Social media is being used to develop a following and to brand businesses in a way that only corporations with deep pockets have done via traditional marketing. Social media networks like LinkedIn, Twitter…
Four Simple Tips On How To Avoid Accidents In The Workplace
Whilst the risks are more obvious in some work environments than in others, accidents can happen anywhere so it is therefore crucial to do everything you can to ensure that your employees are well prepared and minimize the risk of an accident happening in your workplace.
The 411 on Upcoming Legislation, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and The Supporting Working Moms Act
Two sets of legislation are being reviewed that employers should be aware of. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and The Supporting Working Moms Act.
When a Flexible Schedule No Longer Works – Making The Decision To Change an Alternate Work Schedule
A flexible schedule is one of those employee perks that is fast becoming viewed as a standard benefit by employees looking for work/life balance. Organizations recognize alternate schedule as a selling tool that helps to attract and retain their best employees, and meet their business goals.
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