In every business, there comes a time when it is necessary to terminate a person's employment. As this is not a pleasant prospect for either the employer or the employee, it should not be done thoughtlessly. Even when a person is being fired from their job, they deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
Hiring non-citizens at your place of business can be tricky. Some employers look for alien or immigrant employees to hire, thinking these workers will work more cheaply than U.S. citizens. Other bosses employ migrants in positions that are dangerous, without providing adequate protection or training.
Sexual harassment is a form of unwanted attention that is sexual in nature. The behaviors that compose harassment range from unwelcome comments, inappropriate sexual advances, and unacceptable physical contact. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes standards for minimum wages, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor. These standards affect over 100 million workers, both full-time and part-time, in the private and public sectors.
Find out when you have to give your employees access to their personnel files. Even if you are not required to provide access by law, you may find it good practice to do so.
