Employment Law Terms

This is the second post in a series discussing some basic employment law terms. I hope this will help employers better understand the words that frequently come up in employment law. If there’s a term you’re wondering about that isn’t discussed here, let me know. (Make sure to check out Employment Law Terms (A-C) if you haven’t already.) D … Read more

Government Websites

Here’s a handy list of government websites that will help employers deal with employee issues: 1. U.S. Department of Labor The federal Department of Labor, now led by Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, contains many relevant agencies, including: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs … Read more

5 Tips for Firing Problem Employees

Employees are critical to the success of your business. But sometimes problem employees cause more trouble than they are worth. In that case, the best decision is to move on. There are many things to consider when firing problem employees. Here are 5 tips to get you started: 1. Have a Good Reason Yes, many employees … Read more