Many employers are surprised to discover that specific Federal laws governing hiring practices focus on the criteria used by employers in selecting candidates to a greater extent than on who they actually hire or promote. Under federal law, an employer cannot base hiring decisions on personal characteristics that aren’t job […]
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Protect Yourself! Employee Lawsuits Do Happen
February 10, 2014 | by Einhorn BarbaritoWill your employees sue your company for discrimination? You hope not. After all, the policies, procedures, meetings, training and employee programs you design are intended to create an environment of professionalism, trust and mutual respect. But despite the best efforts of some of the most successful companies, the headlines tell […]
Accidents/Personal Injury Blog
Workers’ Compensation: A View From Both Sides
August 15, 2013 | by Thomas F. Dorn, JrAccidents happen. Many times these accidents happen at work.
Whether you are an employer or an employee, when injuries occur at work, the area of law that governs is called Workers’ Compensation or “Workers’ Comp”. Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment.
Tattoo Artists: Independent Contractors Or Employees?
May 21, 2013 | by Jason RittieMost Tattoo Artists are known for their individual creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and non-conformist mentality, all in a very positive way.