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DOL Proposes Employee-Friendly Rule for Determining Independent Contractor Status
When determining independent contractor status, the DOL wants employers to use a “totality-of-the-circumstances analysis” wherein all the factors are equally weighted.
15 Email Mistakes to Stop Making
Email mistakes seem minor, until you accidentally send a private message to the whole office. Watch out for these message mistakes.
How to Protect Employee Data from Breaches
Organizations have a responsibility to help protect employee data from breaches. Below are some of the steps you should take to ensure employee data safety.
New California Law Protects Employee Cannabis Use — Off the Clock
Workers in the Golden state will soon be protected from discrimination if they use cannabis products off duty and away from the workplace.
How to Handle an EEOC Investigation
Businesses should have a plan in place in the event their business comes under EEOC scrutiny.
Keeping Employees Safe from Extreme Temperatures in the Workplace
Extreme temperatures jeopardize workers’ health and on-the-job performance. Here are steps employers can take to mitigate these dangers.
What is Constructive Discharge and How Can It Hurt Your Business?
Constructive discharge is, in effect, an involuntary resignation.
What Potential SCOTUS Ruling on Overtime Pay for Worker Who Earned $200K Could Mean for Your Business
Generally, a company does not have to pay overtime rates to a white-collar worker who is an executive, administrative, or professional.
What Is the Portal-to-Portal Act?
Determining compensable work time under the Portal-to-Portal Act is not always clear-cut.
Employers with Federal Contracts, Are You Ready for an OFCCP Audit?
How to be prepared if you're about to face an audit by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP).
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Employee Terminations & Offboarding Guide [2019]
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The HR Compliance Calendar [2019]
Over 100 key dates & reminders to help you navigate...