Generally speaking, workplace planning merges your current organizational structure and your future hiring needs. Commonly, workplace planning falls to the human resources department. However, this strategic planning must align with the overall goals of the organization. This is a continual planning process, not a one-time project. Companies must continue to
For over 50 years it has been illegal in the United States to compensate men and women performing the same jobs different salaries. What many small employers don’t realize is that The Equal Pay Act of 1963 encompasses the entire range of benefits and payments made to an employee including
Compliance may get a bad rap. It may not be as awe-inspiring as creating new innovations, but repeated non-compliance can wreak havoc on a company’s reputation, and ruin customer loyalty. Regardless of size, every business is subject to federal labor laws. Of course, other criteria can determine employer coverage such as
Small business owners have a lot on their plates–from wearing multiple hats to supervising employees to managing cash flow. Creating an employee handbook seems like one more thing on the neverending to-do list. However, as human resources regulatory compliance becomes more daunting, the creation of a handbook is critical to
Finding the right employees can make a big difference in the success of a small business but loosing the right employee can completely devastate a small company. It may be that a non-compete agreement is the last thing small businesses want since keeping expenses low is vital to their business.
Office OSHA? Most Americans associate the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (“OSHA”) Act, passed in 1970, with manual laborers; however, OSHA applies to all private employers in some degree. In fact, OSHA regulations even cover employees who conduct their work primarily sitting at a computer in an office environment. Most
Even if the employer is not the instigator of retaliation, discrimination, or a hostile environment, the employer can still be held liable for acts committed by its employees and agents under certain circumstances. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses employment discrimination and generally guides these topics.
It is estimated that eight out of every ten new businesses fail within the first year and a half. Some industries have higher rates of failure but the simple fact remains that small businesses fail at an alarming rate. While the odds of success may seem low, it can be argued
With all the sexual misconduct news going on, it’s not surprising that there’s more awareness about sexual discrimination in the workplace. As an employer, you may not know that sexual orientation can be the basis of lawsuits filed against your company. On March 1, 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Texas Roadhouse, a Kentucky-based steakhouse chain, has been ordered to pay restitution to plaintiffs who filed an age discrimination lawsuit against the chain. The company has also been called to change its hiring practices, hire a diversity director, and comply with a consent decree. The company has also agreed to
