One thing we’ve come to rely on with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)  is that the government keeps tweaking it. As changes have rolled out, there’s a lot of coverage in the media, but not a lot of clarity. If

In yet another alteration to the Affordable Care Act, certain mid-size companies now have an additional year before the “play or pay” employer mandate kicks in. This surprising news became known when final regulations were issued by the U.S. Treasury

Flex time — giving employees flexible schedules — is popular. So what could be wrong with letting employees have flexible hours? Like so many issues in the workplace, flex time can create traps for employers. To find out what they

Now you may find yourself owning or managing a smaller business where the expertise of HR is missing or being juggled between staff members or an employee who is wearing the HR hat, but might not have the complete skill

Chances are you don’t fire people often. If this is true, you might be a little rusty on the best way to handle the situation to make it run as smoothly as possible. Many books have been dedicated to this

It’s easy to understand why most people prefer to avoid confrontation and sometimes… that’s advisable. However, for supervisors, that is often not an option.  By definition, a supervisor has to do what is necessary whether it is pleasant or not. Keep reading to learn

One reason that employers get into legal trouble with their employees is inconsistent discipline and inconsistent reasons for termination. For guidance on getting consistent, as well as wording you should not have in your employee handbook, keep reading.   Get

One risk that employers face is the unauthorized overtime trap. What can a business do when some employees seem compelled to work overtime, even when the employer has told them not to? Keep reading to examine several choices. Guarding Against

Countless actions and statements by management and supervisors can create grounds for an employee’s legal action. For seven ways to lessen the threat of courtroom battles, read on.   Lessen Wrongful Discharge Threat You can lessen the risk employees will

You receive an envelope and message from the EEOC or local Human Rights agency. An employee has filed a discrimination charge against you and your business. What’s the first thing you should do? Keep reading to find out.   Fending