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Can Employees Sue for Unwanted Birthday Parties?

HRWatchdog

Can employees really sue for unwanted birthday parties? While the circumstances here are somewhat unique, this case is about disability discrimination, and it’s a good reminder for employers of their obligations under disability laws. So, what should employers do about office birthday parties? Probably not.

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Thanksgiving: A Time to Be Thankful for Good Employees

HR Daily Advisor

All too often, the employment law advice that we provide as practitioners focuses on issues that relate to problem employees. Accordingly, it may be ingrained in your mind that all employees should be treated the same when it comes to compensation, bonuses, and other perks. Incentivize and Reward Top Performers.

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6 essential HR tools for small business owners

Homebase

But for smaller businesses, it’s usually a series of tasks related to your employees that falls on a manager or even you as the business owner. This includes employee development, labor law compliance , employee happiness , employee compensation , and so much more. But unfortunately, it still happens.

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3 proven ways PEOs keep your business momentum going strong

Insperity

With the ever-changing landscape of government regulations and employment law only getting more complicated, it’s important to understand how they impact your business. Do you know which laws are changing and if you’re in compliance? Are your employee records in good shape and audit-ready? And then it’s too late.

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Hiring your first employee: What you need to know as a small business

Homebase

State by state: Because labor law compliance isn’t complicated enough, every US state has its own rules around minimum wage, PTO, and more. Here’s a handy guide to state labor laws for every region in the US, so you can navigate the murky waters of employment law with ease. In fact, some questions are against the law.

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But, Eric, shouldn’t we update our anti-harassment policies in 2018 also?

The Employer Handbook

But just in case, remember that there are several other protected-class boxes that one of your former employees can check when filing an EEOC Charge of Discrimination. But, don’t forget other types of sex discrimination claims such as bias based on pregnancy and sexual orientation. But, do focus on sexual harassment.

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WIRTW #358 (the “appreciation” edition)

Ohio Employer's Law

o your employees feel appreciated? Today is Employee Appreciation Day. However, if you limit your appreciation efforts to 0.38% of a year’s working days, I can flat-out guarantee that your employees do not feel appreciated (even on their “special” day). Now What? —