Crime And A Half
Learn what the Fair Labor Standards Act says about wages and overtime-and avoid breaking the law.
View ArticleRenters' Rights
A co-employer can relieve you of a load of paperwork-but watch out for these legal traps.
View ArticleSafe Harbor
As if it weren't bad enough to have someone "go postal" at your workplace, you can be held liable for the injury and death.
View ArticleColorblind Collaring
Avoid retail racism in your efforts to nab shoplifters and serve customers.
View ArticleIt's a Crime
The law is giving more jail time for business decisions that harm employees and customers.
View ArticleRegulatory Rumble
The successful movement to stall OSHA's Ergonomics Rule shows how you can help shape the federal regulatory process-and maybe avoid a pain in the neck.
View ArticleStay-In Contract
Drawing up employment contracts can help retain key employees and protect your trade secrets-but beware of the drawbacks.
View ArticleWho's Gonna Protect You?
The courts have given the EPA the power to protect the environment. Now if they could just stop it from running all over you.
View ArticleWhat Goes Around . . .
Making promises to employees and then giving them the boot? They'll be back--carrying lawsuits that could damage your company.
View ArticleOff the Records
When it comes to what's in your employees' medical records, keep your questions to yourself. The less you know, the better.
View ArticleSteal a Look?
Think you can learn about good Web design by stealing ideas from other people's sites? Copyright law would have to disagree.
View ArticleTaking Calls
Are state and federal laws taking the telephone out of your sales arsenal?
View ArticleService With a Smile
Respecting the rights of employees serving in the uniformed services is more than a patriotic duty: It's a legal obligation.
View ArticleValue System
You have to accommodate employees'"sincerely held" beliefs, religious or not.
View ArticleWarning Trend
The forecast is bad if your company fails to caution the public about a possible danger.
View ArticleLaw of the Land
Government interest in your property could bring business to a screeching halt. Know how to work the system for the best deal.
View ArticleFire Proof
A thorough investigation is the only way to build a case against problem employees.
View ArticleFeeling Woozy?
If it's from the toxins, call a doctor. If it's from inheriting someone else's mess, help is coming.
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