There are significant tax incentives for employers to attract, hire, and retain individuals in specific untapped markets. To support these initiatives, the government sponsors the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”)…
There are jerks everywhere in our lives – on the highway, at the grocery store, online, etc. Most of the time, we can simply ignore these people, but that’s not…
Love is in the air, but what happens when it’s in the office? Employers may prefer that their employees refrain from dating one another, but relationships among employees are common….
When is the last time your employees read the employee handbook? If you are like most companies, they last saw it around the first few days of work. Even annual…
On Monday, an employee comes into work for his 9 AM shift. He punches in at 8:53 AM. On Tuesday, he punches in at 9:06 AM. And on Wednesday, he…
If there is any opinion U.S. employers care about, it’s the Department of Labor’s (DOL). A DOL opinion letter can serve as a partial defense for employers who rely on…
Election day is around the corner. Unfortunately, the increasingly politically divisive climate is spurring conflict in every aspect of our daily lives, including the workplace. There are many myths about…
Blockchain technology is one of the biggest technological advancements in recent years. Although it is primarily associated with cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Litecoin, etc.), Blockchain technology is being used to disrupt the…
The average American worker spends most of his/her time at work. As an employer, it is important to realize that helping employees maintain positive mental health in the workplace can…
A recent Wall Street Journal piece discussed new research on employees who embrace negative feedback. The article notes that “people who thrive on feedback tend to be strivers who believe…
