Risk Management

Employee Working Interviews: Are They Legal?

Aug. 31, 2020

A “working interview” is the act of assessing a job candidate’s skills and ability to fit with your existing team...

How to Write Job Descriptions that Protect Your Business

Jul. 20, 2020

Job descriptions are often the last item on your business’ lengthy HR to-do list. However, quality job descriptions are an...

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,...

Interim Guidance from the CDC for Employers re: the COVID-19 Coronavirus

Feb. 28, 2020

As you have likely heard, the US government now believes it is only a matter of time until the Coronavirus...

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...

Dental Tech Companies Suffer Ransomware Attack

Sep. 24, 2019

Two dental technology companies recently had their systems held hostage by ransomware attacks, affecting an estimated 400 dental practices. 

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:...

Why Employers Should Tell Employees the Truth When Firing

Jul. 17, 2019

When an employee is terminated and seeks out legal counsel, one of the first questions they’ll need to answer is,...

Why California Employers Need to Watch Their Pay Stub Data

Jun. 18, 2019

You may recall us harping on how important it is to take responsibility for your own wage and hour compliance...