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“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” This proverb sums up some employers’ attitudes when refusing to invest in older workers. However, as humans, not dogs, there is no reason to apply this logic to your employees. It would be discriminatory if you did. Age...
One of the biggest topics, when employees get together to gossip, is about wages and hours. If someone feels you are underpaying them, paying them late or not providing time off, you can be sure they will tell everyone about it. Wage or hour disputes can be incredibly...
Creating an employee handbook might not seem like a priority when you start a new business. However, it is not something you should put off too long. The more staff you take on, the more urgent it becomes. What should your employee handbook cover? Here are some of the...
A buy-sell agreement allows you to pre-define what happens when you want or have to leave a business partnership. By making it well in advance, you can agree on terms that are fair to both sides. If you only make one when you need it, emotions and circumstances could...
As an employer, you will be aware of the problems a sexual harassment claim in your workplace could cause. You might be proud of the fact that no one has ever reported one. However, this does not mean it has not happened. According to a new report from the University...
Businesses face multiple challenges, but allegations of discrimination are especially concerning. In fact, these accusations have the potential to virtually tear a business apart, bringing on significant financial penalties and a permanently damaged reputation. It is...
The purpose of a job interview is to determine whether a candidate has the necessary qualifications for a position and would contribute positively to your company culture. However, when you interview potential employees, it is important that you not ask questions that...
Team-member disputes can slow your business down and possibly affect your customers; in a worst-case scenario, they may escalate into costly legal actions. You may not find it easy to prevent heated disagreements from cropping up among your team members, but you may...
Business owners often have a lot of stressful issues to work through, from financial worries about the future of their firm to tax issues and problems involving staff members. On our blog, we have covered many issues related to discrimination, such as the various ways...
Whether companies in Florida manage a large group of employees or a smaller group of workers, some of their top priorities are maintaining good communication, satisfactory performance and a synergistic culture. Discontented employees who feel underappreciated, ignored...