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Do I Have To Pay Travel Time For Out Of State Training?

When you have to pay an employee and when you don’t is always a hot topic. Brooke Duncan tackles another question from contractors.

What the *#@*???? NLRB Finds Employee’s Profane Rant Against His Company is Concerted, Protected Activity

The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that profanity is just fine in the work place. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

SCOTUS Gives Courts Expanded Oversight For EEOC Dispute Resolutions

SCOTUS recently gave employers more leniency to get EEOC claims resolved. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Not Rich Enough to Need an Estate Plan? Your Company’s Future May Be at Risk

You’ve worked hard and you might think that your family will be well taken care of after you are gone. But the estate tax threatens some of that and IE3 has the details.

Medical Marijuana Laws Expand into Georgia

Georgia has become the 26th state to legalize medicinal marijuana. Find out what it means for employers.

NYC Employers: Check those Credit Check Processes!

New York City employers can no longer use credit checks in employment decisions. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

EEOC Attempts to Clear Up Employer Wellness Programs Compliance Under the ADA

The EEOC is trying to clear up the issues with wellness programs and the ADA. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details of how it effects contractors.

Employer, You’re Not the Parent – Don’t Unwisely Attempt Access to Facebook/Instagram/Whatever Accounts

Virginia now has a law that prohibits employers from asking employees for access to their social media profiles.

FMLA Spousal Definition is Halted in Texas and Three Neighboring States

A court in Texas has halted the DOL’s mandate that allows employees to take FMLA leave for their same-sex spouse. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Can We Make Our Salespeople Independent Contractors?

The question about independent contractor status comes up a lot. Brooke Duncan tackles another such question.

SCOTUS Creates New Standard on Pregnancy-based Discrimination

This SCOTUS decision could affect how you treat pregnant employees requesting special accommodations at work.

Confusion Over New Regional Energy Conservation Standards for Split Central Air Conditioners

If regional standards weren’t confusing enough, now the enforcement plan has contractors asking questions, too.

Can I Legally Keep My Competitors From Recruiting My Employees?

Contractors ask all the time if there is any way to keep their competitors from “stealing” their employees. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins tackles this in the latest Legal Toolbox.

Modern Family Rules: DOL Expands FMLA to Include Same-Sex Couples

FMLA has been extended to same sex couples. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Right to Work Works its Way Through Wisconsin Legislature

Wisconsin is poised to become the 25th State in the nation to pass a right to work (RTW) law. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Do We Have To Pay An Injured Employee?

Injured employees can create some questions for employers. Legal Expert Brooke Duncan tackles another tough question from a contractor.

Keep Your Company Free from Employee Litigation Risk

ACCA’s Hilary Atkins covers some of the most common HR mistakes that get contractors in trouble.

Employer’s Badly Drafted FMLA Policy Allows Employee’s Claim to Proceed Through the Legal System

Is the information in your employee handbook correct? If not, it could cost you.

Can I Ask An Employee To Send a Check For Insurance?

A contractor asked about health insurance premiums and our legal expert, Brooke Duncan, explains what they can and cannot do.

Do I Have To Pay An Employee Who Walks Off The Job?

Do you have to pay an employee who walks off the job site? Brooke Duncan has the answer.

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