What are Common OSHA Violations

What are common OSHA violations that our company should consider when reviewing its safety practices?

In looking at all industries, the following…

Comp Time in lieu of Overtime Wages

Can our company offer comp time - or paid time off - in lieu of paying overtime wages to hourly employees?  

Comp time is defined as giving an employee…

The official end of the national health emergency

What does the official end of the national health emergency mean to employers?

The Biden Administration announced an official end to the COVID-19…

Employee can now disparage the company

I heard that my employee can now disparage the company - is that really true?

Yes - to a certain extent. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)…

1099 Employees

Our company uses a lot of "1099 employees." I was recently told that's not permissible. What's the deal?

By definition, someone receiving a 1099 is not…

What is meant by “ban the box?”

Ban the Box is an expression used to limit employment application questions that seek information about criminal histories, unless such an inquiry is…

Pay rates are a private matter – right?

Wrong! Many employers mistakenly believe that what an individual earns is a private matter and shouldn’t be discussed with other employees. Some employers…

Supreme Court rulings about overtime

Why did the Supreme Court just rule that someone earning in excess of $200,000/year is entitled to overtime? 

What is the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

Beginning on June 27, 2023, employers, with 15 or more qualified employees, will need to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who…