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Why Everyone Wants Two Jobs and How Employers Should Handle It
No one is immune to the temptation of an extra paycheck. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to be overworked, then you might be surprised to learn that there is actually a name for this phenomenon: overemployment. According to the overemployed population, this...
Employment Law Dos and Don’ts
April 28, 2022 Understanding all the legal do’s and don’ts of managing employees can be difficult. But here’s an extra incentive to avoid mistakes: If employees (or ex-employees) decide to file a lawsuit, they can sometimes sue their managers directly in addition to...
The impact of cannabis laws on employers
April 27, 2022 Marijuana or cannabis use remains illegal under federal law. Marijuana is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Drugs on Schedule I have no currently recognized medical use under federal law and are said to have a high...
Tennessee Expands E-Verify Requirements
Implementation Date: January 1, 2023 Effective January 1, 2023, the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act is amended to require employers with 25 or more employees to use the federal E-Verify program to verify the legal status of potential employees hired on or after that...
Top 10 Changes California Employers Need to Prepare for As Third COVID-19 Emergency Rule About to Take Effect
Insights 4.25.22 California workplace safety officials just approved a third round of changes to the state’s COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard, and while many of them conform to recent guidance that have already been incorporated into current rules, there are 10...
New managers: 6 best practices for leading your team
April 21, 2022When you ask people about their favorite bosses, their eyes light up and they say things like: “She always made me feel like she had my back,” and “He challenged me to do things I didn’t think I was capable of.” These descriptions focus on who that...
Service Charges Could Be Solution to Tip Credit Challenges: An Employer’s 6-Step Guide
Insights 4.18.22 Hospitality employers who utilize the “tip credit” under federal wage and hour law may feel as if they operate with a bullseye on their backs given the multi-prong assault underway against the practice. Not only are you in danger of being hit with a...
DOL targeting employers for FMLA violations
April 7, 2022 From Business Management Daily Workers who believe they were unlawfully denied FMLA leave usually head directly to federal court to file lawsuits. Unlike most federal employment laws, the FMLA doesn’t require any preliminary agency action—like filing an...
Despite Uncertain Times, California Employers Must Seek Creative Solutions for Resolving Wage and Hour Claims
In California, wage and hour claims are more common than claims of wrongful termination and harassment. Fortunately, employers have had a variety of forums in which to resolve wage and hour claims. Because litigation can be costly, parties always need to consider...
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