Category: Business Law

The Department of Labor (DOL) has set guidelines for the hiring of unpaid interns. The following six criteria must be met.

Everyone who owns a business is familiar with the common extras, like PTO, insurance packages, and retirement options. But what about other ways to let employees know they are valued and appreciated? Some top companies go above and beyond to do things that not only attract new hires, but also to retain quality employees.

Today we will look at more extensive plans for paid time off. These are much more expansive than the traditional set number of days off per year. Instead, they allow for extensive time off so employees can recharge their batteries, care for a sick family member, bond with a new child, or complete jury or military duty.

From unlimited days to donating sick time, businesses are looking for ways to balance home and work as well as to reward overworked employees in ways that are not monetary in nature.

Now may be the perfect time for your company to rethink its time off policy. The traditional time off structure for employees is comprised of separate days off for vacation time and sick time. The more modern approach to time off is a bank of days called paid time off (PTO), which combines all time off days into one set number to be used for whatever the employee chooses. It is important to look at several different factors when choosing which arrangement works best for your company.

Tips for preventing yourself from making a misstep that can affect your job. Follow these simple rules for a disaster-free office party.

Nearly one-third of US women report having been the victim of sexual or physical abuse at some point in their lifetime. This staggering statistic indicates the high likelihood that one or more of your employees has been victimized. Business owners need to understand the impact that domestic violence has on their employees, their workplace, and their bottom line.