The use of third party software by small businesses for Human Resources functions will not excuse the business from complying with laws regarding discrimination in any form....
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for certain family and medical reasons. Because the FMLA applies to employers with 50 or more employees within a...
The last week has seen a number of controversial opinions handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States. To say that emotions are likely running high on a number of issues would be an understatement. It is likely that many of your employees...
The Duties of Landlords and Tenants Let's say you're a small business owner leasing a facility and you want to make sure it is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). So, who is in charge of making any needed changes? You or your landlord?...
We get a lot of questions on what employers can ask employees when it comes to COVID-19, accommodations, vaccines, and workplace protections. In this video, #MattTheLawyer answers some popular ones. For example: Yes, you can ask your employees if they are vaccinated.Yes, you can ask employees...
To be honest, I think OSHA is sending out some mixed messages when it comes to COVID vaccine programs, masking, employee safety, and similar matters. While they endorse the CDC's guidance regarding fully vaccinated individuals, they still have some less than clear guidance. In this...
In this video, #MattTheLawyer explains what happens when an employee makes a public claim that there is racism in their workplace. As an employer, you have a responsibility to acknowledge and address any claims of racism. Don't miss this legal insight. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FyCVUvqSJ0 Do you have questions about...
Fostering a company culture that prohibits discrimination is a critical matter for any small business. A welcoming environment requires the active participation of all leadership and employees. So what do you do when a member of your team makes a racist comment? In this video, #MattTheLawyer...
The Equal Pay Act exists and was signed into law by President John Kennedy about 58 years ago. For whatever reason, pay discrimination still happens. Spoiler Alert — It is illegal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCosrgIFuVo Do you have questions about pay discrimination? Schedule a consultation with #MattTheLawyer or stop by his open office hours...