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Can I Pay My Employees Commission Only?

Legal Expert Brooke Duncan shares when it’s OK to pay employees, and when it’s not, in his latest article for IE3.

Second Time in Three Years SCOTUS Hears Challenge to Obamacare

Another challenge of the Affordable Care Act is heading to the Supreme Court. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains what the challenge is this time.

California Takes Aim at the “Bully on the Block”

California has become the first state to enact an anti-bullying in the workplace law that affects companies with 50 or more employees.

Watch Out for Worker Misclassification!

Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can create a big problem for companies. IE3 takes a look at what you need to do to prevent this from occurring.

Can I Fire An Employee Who Got Hurt On The Job?

An employer does have rights in workers compensation situations. IE3 takes a look at what those rights are in a recent article.

Working in Homes Where You May Be Uncomfortable

You team is in your customers’ homes daily and they can come across a variety of situations that may make them uncomfortable. Here are some guidelines for handing them.

It’s Their Mistake, But You Still Have To Pay Them

Contractors often wonder if they have to pay their employees for fixing the errors they created. Brooke Duncan explains this in his latest legal toolbox.

Do I Have to Pay a Terminated Employee for Vacation Time Accrued?

What you owe an employee that you’ve terminated can be tricky. Legal Expert Brooke Duncan explains when you have to pay accrued vacation time.

Supreme Court Grants Certification for Oral Hearing on Religious Discrimination Case

The Supreme court will be hearing lots of cases that could affect employers this year. IE3 takes a look at one of them about discrimination based on religion.

New Jersey Considers State-Wide Paid Sick Leave

New Jersey is considering a state-wide sick pay law. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Legal Toolbox #104: Vacation & Military Service

Contractors often have questions about employees who also service in the military or reserves and this article shares some advice.

California Becomes Second State to Enact Sick Leave Law

The Governor of California recently signed a sick leave law that goes into effect July 1, 2015. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details of the new law.

The Legal Toolbox #103: Do I Have To Pay For Training?

Brooke Duncan answers a question about voluntary training and if you have to pay for it or not.

New Jersey Joins the States which have “Banned the Box”

It may not be legal to ask potential employees about past criminal convictions. A new law in New Jersey goes into effect of March 1, 2015 that limits it.

What’s Your Policy on Drugs and Alcohol?

Do you a drug and alcohol policy at your company? Do you need one? IE3 takes a look at what you need to know.

The Legal Toolbox #102

Do you have to pay overtime to employees who are paid flat rate? IE3 has the answer!

NLRB Rules that Employee’s Use of Facebook “Like” Feature is Protected Activity

The NLRB recently adopted a policy that gives employees more protection when using social media that contractors need to be aware of.

Department of Labor Publishes New Guidance on Prohibition Against Sex Discrimination

Discrimination takes many forms and Department of Labor has been addressing it for decades. Hilary Atkins has information on their latest guidance.

Ban on Non-Compete Legislation Fails in Massachusetts

Non-compete clauses are popular with employers and are something that legislatures often look at. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains a recent instance of their review.

New White House Order Mandates Self-Reporting for Federal Contractors

Another recent executive order from President Obama will affect contractors who perform government work. Hilary Atkins has the details in her latest article.

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