The costs associated with recruiting and training a new employee can be significant, especially for roles that require more experience. This even more true now because of the difficulty many employers are experiencing when trying to fill open positions. That's why retaining your employees is so ...

When an employee leaves your company, you have a responsibility to ensure that they receive their final pay in accordance with federal and state law. Generally, these laws dictate when you must provide the employee with their final pay, where it must be delivered, and what the pay must include. ...

Few situations are as uncomfortable for an employer as talking with an employee about their personal hygiene. Still, poor hygiene can have a negative effect on clients and co-workers, and hygiene concerns should be addressed carefully. The following are some guidelines for addressing personal ...

Once you are ready to hire a candidate, extending a compelling job offer can impact the likelihood of acceptance and whether the employment relationship gets started on the right foot. Here are some do's and don'ts to help you navigate extending a job offer: Do's: Put it in ...

The U.S. Supreme Court has recently issued decisions that are sparking intense debate around the country. As a result, employers may see more employees express their views on these rulings in the workplace and engage in heated political discussions and activity. Here are some guidelines to ...

Knowing what questions to ask and what questions to avoid is critical to conducting an effective and compliant interview. Some questions are expressly prohibited by law while others may directly or indirectly reveal an applicant is a member of a protected group. Both types of questions should be ...

In recent weeks, the federal government and several states have declared a public health emergency in response to increases in monkeypox cases. As a result, employers may have questions about the impact of this public health emergency on the workplace.  Below is additional insight for ...

When an employee resigns, accepting their resignation and conducting an exit, interview are two important steps in the voluntary termination process. With proper care these steps can help ensure a smooth departure and transition, and provide employers with valuable information. However, ...

When employees fail to report for work without prior notice ("no call/no show"), they can leave employers scrambling to find a replacement. After a number of no calls/no shows, many employers will consider the job abandoned. To address this, employers often include job abandonment guidelines in ...

Misclassification of employees as exempt from overtime is one of the most common Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations and a focal point for government enforcement. Below are eight red flags that an employee is (or may be) misclassified. Red flag #1: Employee is paid hourly. With few ...