I have a calculator and pencils on my desk, a spreadsheet on my computer, a short stack of ledger paper in a drawer somewhere, and a working knowledge of how...
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Let’s say your company is located in a state that allows recreational marijuana use, but you want to maintain a drug-free workplace policy. What are your legal rights as an...
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It’s not always easy to pick out which workers are feeling the pain of a work-life imbalance, especially when some workers thrive with a little too much on their plate....
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If an employee leaves the premises on a paid break, is the company liable if they’re in an accident? Short answer: Yes, the employer could be considered liable unless they...
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Recent high-profile suicides coupled with an increase in call and text volume to suicide prevention and crisis hotlines make this a good time to remind all employees that there’s help...
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A new compliance provision by OSHA requires employers to submit all workplace injury and illness data online, with hopes to improve workplace safety and provide valuable information to the public...
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If you’ve ever started a business, you already know that from the day you hire your first employee, you’re under scrutiny. With just one person on your payroll, you immediately...
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It's that time of year when *employers with 10+ full-time employees are required to keep record of all reportable worksite injuries and illnesses that need treatment beyond first aid that...
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There’s almost nothing worse than a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against your small business. For me, it happened when I owned a small chain of salons. One of my employees...
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“Baby, it’s cold outside” means only one thing to safety geeks like me: winter work and the dangerous conditions that accompany it. Employees who regularly work outside in winter aren’t...
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