Protected classes — also sometimes called protected characteristics — come from anti-discrimination law. We talk about them with respect to employment laws, but they also come into play in housing and education. The classes and characteristics protected by federal law...
Hiring is always stressful. Whether you’re replacing a valued employee or expanding your business, you want your new hire to be the best possible addition to the team. That’s why it’s so frustrating when no one who responds to a job posting fits the...
Can I ask applicants if they need a reasonable accommodation to perform the job? No, for the most part asking an applicant whether they need an accommodation would constitute a pre-employment disability inquiry, which is prohibited under the Americans with...
It has been three years since the Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. The ruling in the Wayfair case changed the standard for when states need to collect sales tax from entities doing business in the state. Before the decision, states taxed...
The exit interview is a conversation with a departing employee about their time at the company and the reason for their departure. It’s completely optional, but some employers conduct them to learn about workplace issues that may be costing them good employees. Exit...
When hiring a temporary employee do you have to specify the expected end date of employment to make the employment relationship contractual instead of at-will? No. You can absolutely specify both an anticipated end date for the employment relationship and that the...
