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Your employee handbook is an essential communication tool
An employee handbook is one of the best ways for you to reach out and connect with staff. Make this important communication tool an easy-to-read, go-to source of information for all employees. Engaging content In writing the handbook, use simple but engaging language....
Should your company use E-verify?
The I-9 process comes from the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which requires most U.S. employers to verify the identities and work authorization of the new employees they hire. If your business operates in hospitality, construction or another sector that...
How can you avoid I-9 discrimination?
If you have more than a few employees, you are probably no stranger to the I-9 form. Thankfully, this form, which verifies the identity and employment authorization of new workers, comes with comprehensive instructions. Still, making certain missteps on the I-9 may...
How can you eliminate sexual harassment at summer gatherings?
Summer offers some excellent opportunities to express gratitude to your employees. If you are planning a barbeque or another summertime gathering, though, you should be on the lookout for sexual harassment. After all, when your employees are away from the office, they...
What is the difference between employees and independent contractors?
In addition to their full-time staff, some businesses also utilize independent contractors to perform certain tasks and duties. It is important for business owners to separate these types of workers, or they could be subject to serious fines and penalties for...
How does mediation work in business?
Business partners will not always agree on everything. Sometimes, it is possible for a dispute to begin spiraling wildly out of hand. In such cases, it is not uncommon for partners to turn toward a little outside help. A mediator might be exactly what quarreling...
What is pregnancy discrimination?
Unfortunately, even as modern workplaces move into a new digital age, many of the same forms of discrimination continue to exist. Discrimination against pregnant workers serves as one of these potential issues. But what exactly does this form of discrimination look...
How can you create a binding NDA?
Your business probably uses quite a bit of proprietary information on a regular basis. Protecting this information is crucial to ensure competitors do not access lucrative data, which is why many companies implement non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to insist in these...
How does harassment still exist in digital spaces?
The shift to digital workspaces in recent years has had a profound impact on the way workforces structure themselves. In this span, many problems in workplaces have gotten solved. At the same time, though, many problems persisted, albeit changing somewhat with the new...
How do digital environments increase harassment?
In today's workspace, more and more parts have gone digital either somewhat or entirely. This has made numerous parts of working easier for workers across the nation. At the same time, however, it has created new and unexpected problems or exacerbated old ones. This...