Understanding At-Will Employment Exceptions by State
When a manufacturing supervisor in Montana terminated an employee for refusing to falsify safety records, she assumed the company’s at-will […]
State Employment Laws
Federal Labor Laws
Title VII Anti-Discrimination Essentials for Small Business Owners
When Maria opened her boutique marketing agency, she never imagined that a single hiring decision would result in a $75,000
Compliance Updates
FTC Non-Compete Rule Update: Current Status and Employer Impact
When the Federal Trade Commission announced its sweeping rule to ban most non-compete agreements in April 2024, employers across the
Employee Rights
Military Leave Rights Under USERRA: What Employers Must Provide
When Staff Sergeant Maria Rodriguez returned from a six-month deployment overseas, she discovered her civilian employer had filled her position
Workplace Policies
Anti-Harassment Policies: Essential Elements and Training Requirements
In 2023, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 27,000 harassment charges, resulting in more than $73 million in
Hiring & Onboarding
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Legal Requirements and Best Practices
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, approximately 57% of U.S. employers conduct pre-employment drug testing—yet many small business
State Employment Laws
State Pay Transparency Laws: New Requirements for Job Postings
When a Colorado-based tech startup posted a remote position without listing the salary range, they faced a $10,000 fine—and a
Federal Labor Laws
Federal Minimum Wage vs. State Minimum Wage: Navigating Dual Requirements
When Maria opened her small bakery in Seattle, she carefully budgeted for labor costs based on the federal minimum wage
Compliance Updates
EEOC Enforcement Trends: Most Common Workplace Complaints This Year
In March of this year, a mid-sized manufacturing company in Ohio received an unexpected letter from the Equal Employment Opportunity
Employee Rights
Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation Rights in the Workplace
When a valued employee announces her pregnancy, many small business owners feel a mix of congratulations and concern—concern about how