Workplace harassment took up 19 percent of employment practices liability claims in 2019. The cost for defense for those claims went up to 115 percent from 2019 to 2020, although remote work has prompted a decrease in 2020 claims. The filing of sexual harassment in the workplace has risen since 2018, which may be attributed
No business owner enters into business intending to fail. Unfortunately, circumstances sometimes arise beyond your control, and you must make the tough decision to close the shop. If you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to know how to close your business properly. You need to take a few key steps to ensure that
Federal laws protect employees from discrimination, harassment, and other unfair treatment. These laws also give employees the right to fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. Without these laws, employees would not be able to speak up against their employers if they were being treated unfairly. These laws are essential because they help to ensure that
A paralegal is a term you might not be familiar with. However, you must have come across one at some point. They are the foundation of any case or suit, as they are the ones doing all the research. They perform all the back-office functions of lawyers. So paralegals are subordinates to lawyers. A paralegal
The evolution of technology has helped millions of businesses grow throughout the century. And with business digitalization nearing its peak, everyone is focused on transitioning over the past couple of years. But as exciting as transitioning to the golden age of digital commerce may seem, the risks small businesses face during this transition is still
Today’s labor market has become more complex. An employer could now hire different types of employees all at once. They can hire part-timers, full-time workers, temporary workers, seasonal workers, and many other types of laborers depending on their business needs. Hiring different types of employees allow businesses to adjust their staffing needs according to their
A 2010 survey has revealed that on average, long-haul truck drivers rendered 50% more hours than typical employees. They also violated U.S. regulations regarding the limits of commercial truck driving for safety reasons. Simply put, long-haul truck drivers were overworked and at risk for meeting accidents on the job. Truck drivers are prone to economic
As part of the recruitment process, HR staff ensures that an applicant has no criminal record. They also verify each applicant’s identity. After all, no company wants an outlaw on their payroll. But sometimes, no matter how careful you are in screening applicants, misfortune occurs. Maybe the most faint-hearted candidate with the most impressive credentials
Even in sports, the most successful sports franchises are those with great leaders. The Bulls had Michael Jordan at the helm. Bayern Munich had Franz Beckenbauer. The Yankees had Derek Jeter. The Colts and Broncos had Peyton Manning. What separates these athletes from all the others is their exceptional leadership skills. They make the rest
Your grandfather has been overseeing the 10-acre farmland in Noblesville, which is some 36 miles northeast of Greenwood, Indiana. You visit as much as you can, but college life and finishing your law degree are taking a front seat in your life right now. The last time you visited, your grandfather told you how he’s
