Employment Laws

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status: It’s More than Just Salary vs. Hourly!

Aug. 31, 2020

The minimum salary threshold for exempt employees had been raised in 2024, and was scheduled to increase again in 2025....

How to Avoid Paying Unemployment Benefits

Aug. 18, 2020

It’s a question that comes up often in the CEDR Solution Center: If I fire someone for cause, how can...

Unemployment Eligibility Expanded Under CARES Act

Apr. 7, 2020

The federal government has passed the ‘third phase’ of emergency legislation, called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act...

Employee Smoking & Your Rights as an Employer

Mar. 10, 2020

There are plenty of reasons that drive employers to limit or ban smoking at the workplace. It can upset customers,...

Remote Work Checklist for Employers

Mar. 9, 2020

In light of growing concerns surrounding coronavirus, many businesses are wondering if they will be faced with a decision to...

Colorado’s “COMPs Order” and Other State Employment Laws Favor Employees Over Employers

Feb. 27, 2020

A Colorado employment law that goes into effect on March 16, 2020 (called the Colorado Minimum Pay Standards Order, or...

Monitoring Employees in the Workplace: Important Information for Employers

Feb. 6, 2020

Are office security cameras and employee surveillance OK in healthcare? Depends on whether you've considered HIPAA requirements and other privacy...

Do I Have to Hire Someone Because They Are Pregnant?

Sep. 4, 2019

Picture this: You hire an employee who seems to be a perfect fit for your team. You formally offer her...

Do I Have to Hire Someone Even Though They’re Left-Handed?

Aug. 28, 2019

“I have been searching for a dental assistant and finally found someone and offered them the job. I just found...

When Should I Do a Background Check (and Where Should I Go to Do It)?

Aug. 7, 2019

“No, we didn’t do a background check on her before we hired her. She seemed like such a nice person.”...

What To Do When Your New Hire Leaves Without Filling Out Their Paperwork

Jul. 24, 2019

Unfortunately, this HR Cinderella story isn’t nearly as romantic as the original, though it is a much more common tale:...

California Wage Notice Guidance for Employers

Jul. 10, 2019

You already know that it’s difficult to be an employer in the state of California. In fact, if you’re a...