Workforce Design Meets Employment Law

Workforce Design

Let’s say you are an entrepreneur. You have a product or service worth buying, and maybe you’re already selling it. But now you need to build a team to help your business really take off. What legal issues do you need to keep in mind when you consider your workforce design? Yes, I’m an employment … Read more

Can I Fire an Employee Over the Phone?

Can I Fire an Employee Over the Phone?

You’ve come to the conclusion that an employee has to go. But now you have to figure out how to do it. For most people, letting an employee go isn’t fun. And the thought of doing it face-to-face is particularly daunting. So, you arrive at the question, can I fire an employee over the phone? … Read more

New Form EEO-1? Not So Fast!

New Form EEO-1

In February 2016, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) modified the Form EEO-1 reporting requirements. The EEOC later revised the form itself on September 29, 2016. The new rules would require private employers with 100+ employees to include wage and hours data on the new Form EEO-1 beginning March 31, 2018. However, on August … Read more