When terminating employees, you know you can’t fire someone for discriminatory reasons, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetic

Company policies help you set rules and parameters with employees, as well as protect you legally. But too many employers have a “set it and forget it” mentality

As a conscientious business owner, it can be tough to separate fact from fiction with workplace issues. Let’s bust some of the biggest myths you may encounter

You probably already know you can’t rule out an older worker for his age — or ask a female applicant her plans for having a family – but are you aware of the many other potential pitfalls when hiring employees?

Looking ahead is essential for successful businesses. Predicting what’s to come allows you to create opportunities and mitigate risks. Here are some workplace trends you should monitor in 2023.

Employee salaries used to be a hush-hush topic, only to be discussed among upper management or on a need-to-know basis. But that is quickly changing due to new

Hiring new employees involves a lot of paperwork, including the mandatory Form W-4 from the IRS. To speed up the onboarding process, you may be

People often think of discipline as something negative and confrontational. But discipline in the workplace can be a constructive, positive force. Done right,

A small lawn and garden center requires female applicants to pass a lifting test. A loan repayment call center gives a written and oral pre-employment

Disciplining or terminating problematic employees is never easy, but it’s an inevitable part of running a business. And when you’re faced with these challenging

Across the nation, laws restricting employers from asking job candidates about criminal histories are on the rise. Currently, 37 states and more than 150 cities

Confused about where you stand regarding marijuana use by employees? Like many employment-related issues today, there’s a wide gap between federal and