Legal
Do I Need to Pay Employees Before Their Normal Start Time?
ACCA’s legal expert tackles a question about when you need to start paying your employees.
Horseplay or Bullying? Where to Draw the Line
IE3 looks at what you can do to prevent bullying in the workplace.
Do I Have to Grant Interviews to Anyone Who Applies for a Job?
Question: I placed a help wanted ad in the local paper. I got a resume via fax from the local union […]
While the Rules Remain the Same, Fines Have Increased in Immigration Law Violations
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains the new higher fines for immigration law violations.
Are Company Retreats Covered by Workers Comp?
IE3 looks at whether an injury is covered under worker’s comp or not.
Employers: Get Ready for Bigger Penalties!
The federal government has been busy. I know, that seems to be a contradiction in terms. However, the Department of […]
Philadelphia Limits Use of Credit Information in Employment Decisions
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains Philadelphia’s new law making it illegal to use credit information in hiring decisions.
Injunction of Persuader Rule Blocked by Federal Court
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains the blocked injunction against the Persuader Rule.
Yes, Virginia, You Can Fire on the Spot
Hilary Atkins explains what the Virginia Supreme Court said about firing employees on the spot.
Austin Becomes First Texas City to Pass “Ban the Box” Law
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains Austin’s new “Ban The Box” law.
SCOTUS Clarifies Constructive Discharge Timer Running on Employee Claims
Hilary Atkins explains SCOTUS’s decision on the constructive discharge timer for employee claims.
Paid Sick Leave is Coming to Los Angeles as Soon as July 1, 2016
The Los Angeles City Council recently passed a motion to direct the City Attorney’s Office to move forward with a […]
DOL Announces Deadline For FLSA Exemptions’ New Salary Threshold: December 1, 2016
ACCA’s legal expert explains the new overtime laws.
New Pregnancy Accommodation Law Adopted in Colorado
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains new Colorado laws regarding pregnant employees.
Do I Have to Pay My Salaried Employees for Sick Days?
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins answers a question about paying for sick leave.
OSHA’s Revised Recordkeeping Rule Takes Place July 1, 2017
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains OSHA’s new recordkeeping rule.
Broadway Shows: Always Entertaining and this Time, Educational
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins looks at how to stay on the right side of the law when advertising jobs.
Can We Split Bonus Payments?
Question: We pay bonuses to techs for leads and accessory sales. Our current policy is to pay half of the bonus […]