Often, disputes between an employee and an employer really come back to the fact that the employee does not like their bosses -- and may even resent the company as a whole. This friction can cause things to go far less smoothly than they would otherwise. For...
Dress codes are common, whether they relate to actual uniforms that employees have to wear or just a general code that allows them to choose their own outfits within a certain style. However, employees may not be happy to be told what to wear and may even claim that...
Having to fire an employee isn’t easy. You may like them as a person but know that they just aren’t suited for the position they’re in. If that employee has a disability or is pregnant, then you may be concerned that you’ll be accused of firing them for discriminatory...
As an employer, you know that you have the right to terminate workers and replace them, but you also know that this may lead to litigation and accusations of discrimination, illegal termination and things of this nature. You want to avoid such an experience. How can...
We’ve all seen the videos. A man or woman, later associated with working for your company, makes an absolute fool of themselves in a video captured by an observer’s cellphone. Maybe they were caught in a racist tirade or had an entitled “Karen” episode where they...
Every company should have appropriate safety protocols in place to protect the employees as well as the company. Even companies that have suitable workers’ compensation coverage can suffer financial harm if the policy premiums increase due to a high number of...
Sexual harassment can be a complicated and expensive problem for your company to tackle. Especially when someone with significant responsibilities at the company or a long tenure with the business get excused, the immediate response of some individuals will be to try...
Firing a worker is never easy, but some people make the process an absolute nightmare for the company that used to employ them. Individuals angry about the loss of their job or perceived unfairness on the part of the company may go to extreme lengths to get back at...
Most employers believe they treat their employees with all due respect and care, prioritizing their safety and comfort during their labor. These beliefs are true for most business operations, but no one is perfect, including business owners. When policies fail to...
Laws against discriminatory conduct in sectors like housing and employment did not always feature predominantly across the country. Notably, truly meaningful safeguards were first ushered in at the federal level pursuant to the enactment of the landmark Civil Rights...
