State Family and Medical Leave Laws
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:10 PM EDTWhat to do if a state law overlaps with the FMLA More »State Family and Medical Leave Laws
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Monitoring Employees' Off-Duty Conduct
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:10 PM EDTShould you keep track of what employees do when they're not on the job? More »Monitoring Employees' Off-Duty Conduct
Compensatory Time Might Not Be Legal
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:10 PM EDTIt is generally illegal to give employees straight comp time -- onehour off for every extra hour worked -- rather than overtime pay. More »Compensatory Time Might Not Be Legal
Making Layoff Decisions
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:10 PM EDTBefore laying off workers, consider alternatives and set criteriafor which employees to lay off. More »Making Layoff Decisions
Testing Job Applicants
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTLearn the legal rules on pre-employment testing of job applicants. More »Testing Job Applicants
Testing Employees
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTCan you require your employees to submit to a medical exam, drug screen, psychological test, or lie detector test? Find out the rules here. More »Testing Employees
Writing and Using Job Descriptions
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTJob descriptions are not just for hiring any more. More »Writing and Using Job Descriptions
Avoiding Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTYou may not make job decisions based on an employee's race, ethnicity, or national origin. More »Avoiding Discrimination Based on Race and National Origin
Monitoring Employee Communications
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTLearn the rules on monitoring email, voicemail, telephone conversations, and Internet use. More »Monitoring Employee Communications
Avoid Disability Discrimination When Hiring New Employees
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTThe Americans with Disabilities Act has very strict rules about what employers can and cannot ask during the hiring process. More »Avoid Disability Discrimination When Hiring New Employees
Should You Offer Severance Pay?
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTYou may want to consider paying severance, even if it isn't legally required. More »Should You Offer Severance Pay?
Workplace Searches: Dos and Don'ts
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:09 PM EDTHere are some tips on how to conduct a search without violating your workers' privacy rights. More »Workplace Searches: Dos and Don'ts
Running Background Checks on Job Applicants
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:08 PM EDTYou must respect a job applicant's privacy rights when conducting abackground check. More »Running Background Checks on Job Applicants
Preventing Retaliation Claims by Employees
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:08 PM EDTYou can't retaliate against employees for complaining about harassment or discrimination. More »Preventing Retaliation Claims by Employees
OSHA: Complying With Workplace Health and Safety Laws
Nolo - Thu, May 19, 2011 2:08 PM EDTLearn about OSHA, the federal law that requires employers to provide safe working conditions. More »OSHA: Complying With Workplace Health and Safety Laws
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