Employment Laws

Can I require an employee to be 100% healed before returning to work?

Sep. 8, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways A return-to-work decision should focus on actual job functions and reasonable accommodations, rather...

Do I Have To Pay Time and a Half on Holidays?

Jul. 27, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Holiday premium pay is usually a policy choice for private employers, while actual...

When Do I Need To Issue a Final Paycheck After An Employee Separates?

Jul. 27, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Final paycheck timing and contents depend on state rules and the separation circumstances,...

Can Healthcare Employers Ban Meta Smart Glasses at Work?

Jul. 27, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Recording-capable wearables need carefully scoped workplace rules, and an unauthorized patient video requires...

Do I have to pay overtime if employees split hours between multiple locations?

Jul. 9, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Connected businesses may need to combine an employee’s worked hours across locations, regardless...

No Tax on Overtime? What Employers Need to Know (OBBBA FAQ)

Mar. 25, 2026

Did overtime become tax-free? No. The law created a federal income tax deduction for the premium portion of qualifying overtime...

Quitting Without Notice, Secret Pregnancies, and Demoting New Hires

Jul. 30, 2025

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Preserve clear expectations and employee protections when handling short-notice departures, pregnancy disclosures, and...

Pregnant new hires, employment contracts, and policy updates

Jul. 26, 2023

The legal side of things: At a federal level, employers with 15 or more employees aren’t allowed to discriminate against...

Understanding the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What You Need to Know

Jul. 25, 2023

We’ve seen a lot of online chatter and news stories in the HR world about the PWFA. Up until now,...

The CROWN Act – Why You Need to Know What It Is

Jan. 11, 2023

In 2019, Dove, a popular beauty brand, and The CROWN Coalition began work on the CROWN Act, which stands for...

Hiring Unpaid Interns This Summer? Here’s What You Should Know.

Jun. 15, 2022

For many owners and managers, the prospect of bringing on a student intern — especially an unpaid one — for...

Employer COVID Vaccine Mandate Laws By State

Jun. 8, 2022

Find a breakdown of current COVID vaccine mandate laws for healthcare and dental employers in all 50 states and Washington,...