If you have fewer than 100 employees, no federal contracts, and no healthcare workers, these new federal requirements do NOT apply to you. We are actively monitoring for the details of President Biden’s COVID action plan. The aspects of this new plan that affect...
Some jobs are just plain unpleasant. You know the type. Monotonous tasks that don’t end until it’s time to clock out. Dealing all day with customers who are unhappy, unappreciative, or rude. Fielding nonstop complaints. Hard labor. Outdoor work in extreme...
As of today, Texas prohibits sexual harassment in workplaces of all sizes. Federal and Texas law already prohibited sexual harassment in employment for employers with 15 or more employees. Sexual harassment can include (but isn’t limited to) unwelcome sexual advances,...
Some of our employees have been careless on the job and broken company property. Can we deduct the cost of replacing the broken items from their paychecks? Probably not. Many states have imposed significant limitations on what kinds of things employers can take a...
Seasonal employment is commonplace in service-oriented industries such as retail and hospitality, where business tends to spike during certain times of the year. Other employers can utilize seasonal employment as needed. Either way, employers that hire seasonal...
Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job? Yes, you can ask applicants why they are leaving their current job. The employment application is a good place to collect this information. In the section where the applicant lists their previous...
