Avoid future headaches by getting and keeping the information NOW that you will need LATER Last week, your rights and obligations as an employer changed at a dizzying rate! The beginning of the week brought fear and uncertainty as business owners were newly required to provide wages for sick time and medical leave far in [..]
As a business owner, you are doing everything possible to maintain a safe workplace during this unprecedented public health crisis. Here are some answers to questions that are arising from my clients relating to attendance when confronted with an employee who had exposure to the virus or is displaying symptoms. Can I require my employees [..]
Here is valuable information for business owners related to new legislation dealing with the effects of COVID-19. On March 18, the President signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law. Here are highlights of two parts of the law that you need to know about right away. Please understand that this situation is changing [..]
By now, you are certainly aware of what is occurring in our community and state, the country, and even the world in relation to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). In addition to questions you may have about your personal health risks, you may also be concerned about risks to your business. It’s important that [..]
Most business owners, at some point in the life of their business, will bring on help in order to run or grow the company. Some owners may be looking for help only a few hours a week while others may be creating a sizable enterprise. Regardless of the circumstances, any company that seeks to pay [..]
For employers, several important rulings and decisions were announced in 2019 that are likely to affect your relationship with your employees going forward. Not all of these will apply to every business, but be sure to note those that are relevant to you. You may choose to take action, such as reviewing your compensation structure, [..]
The only thing constant in business is change. Whether it’s your business operations or matters relating to your workers, changes in your supply chain or in your customer base, federal regulatory updates or new case law in your state…changes bring both concerns and opportunities. As a business owner, it’s your responsibility to anticipate, recognize, and [..]
Working from home – it’s the dream of so many workers! With today’s technology, working outside the confines of a traditional office has never been easier. Whether your employees are based at their own home office, using a co-working or executive office space, or taking up residence at their favorite coffee shop, remember that they [..]
By Wendy Anderson, Law Office of Wendy Anderson, and Casey Elliott, Phoenix Insurance Group Most employers are aware of their legal obligation to provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Few of them, however, purchase it for themselves. Owners who work in their business would be well served to consider doing this for the protection [..]
Most employers and employees are aware that the relationship between them is characterized as “at-will” meaning that either the employer or the employee can terminate the relationship at any time and for any reason (or no reason), as long as it is not illegal. Most employers, I would venture to say, find the termination process [..]