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Employers and employees will sometimes get into disputes over dress codes. As an employer, you may be interested in instituting a dress code just to make your business look more professional or to fit with the atmosphere and aesthetic that you’re trying to create. But...

Safety is a big priority in the workplace, which is why many employers require their employees to submit to drug screenings either before they’re hired or during the course of their employment. As of Jan. 1, 2024, however, new legislation goes into effect in...

There’s been a trend toward minimizing the use of non-compete clauses in employment agreements and making those that are necessary less broad and burdensome for employees and prospective employers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 20% of Americans are...

When an employee is terminated, they likely want to know why. However, an employer may feel more comfortable just telling the employee they are terminated and wishing them the best of luck as they move on. If this is not enough to satisfy an employee, can they demand...

Companies have an obligation to their employees to make a safe work environment. One way this can be done is by reducing discrimination. Unfortunately, many employees come into jobs with biases and prejudices that are not immediately apparent. As a result,...

Owning a business is many people’s dream. But the pleasure of being an entrepreneur also comes with its share of challenges. One of these is the potential of theft from employees. Employees are an important asset for any organization. When you bring one on board, you...

As an employer, you may have a reason to want your employees to wear their hair a certain way. For example, if they are working on a factory line, you may insist they tie it up for safety reasons. You may want all your restaurant servers to wear their hair a certain...