HR Insights: Pay Secrecy And How It Affects Employee Morale
There are many reasons why an employer may want to prevent employees from discussing their wages, salaries, bonuses, or other compensation. Pay disparities - even if based on differences in ... READ MORE
When Employees Are Consumers Of Your Product: Dual Capacity Risks and Workers Comp
Workers compensation is supposed to protect employers from lawsuits brought by their employees. In exchange for a system of a no fault liability for on the job injuries, employers secure ... READ MORE
Language And Meaning In Your Policy Can Effect Workers' Compensation Coverage
Under a commercial insurance policy, there are several types of insured. Understanding the difference between these types of insureds can be crucial to understanding coverage.
Clearing Up Confusion on Contractual Liability
The commercial general liability policy includes contractual liability as a standard feature, but contractual liability can be a misunderstood term. It sounds like what would arise from a ... READ MORE
Why Is There Employer's Liability Within A Workers' Compensation Policy?
Workers compensation systems exist to take workplace injuries out of the courtroom and resolve those claims in a more cost effective way without worrying about fault. Many employers ... READ MORE
Duties Your Business May Owe To The Employees Of Customers And Vendors
What duties does your business owe to the employee of a customer or vendor? This may not be a question many companies have considered. They have contractual relationships with their ... READ MORE
Avoiding Lawsuits: Research an Organization Before Doing Business With Them
No one wants to be sued, businesses especially. They particularly do not want to be sued by their customers or vendors. Many companies invest significant resources into policies and ... READ MORE
Employer Compliance: New Salary Minimum From The Dept of Labor
The Fair Labor Standards Act sets national standards for wage and hour issues related to employees. The law empowers the Department of Labor to set eligibility standards for overtime pay as ... READ MORE