Time to take a fresh look at preventing harassment in your workplace

The “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements have garnered attention in the media, the legal community, the workplace and the agencies who protect our...

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Do workplace gender pay disparities really still exist?

The “Me Too” and “Time’s Up” movements have prompted discussions and brought to the forefront all aspects of sexual harassment and treatment of women in...

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Take care when classifying your workers to avoid costly audits

Job duties, not job titles, determine pay classification and workers’ compensation codes. Not making the correct choice can cause problems, or even prompt...

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Unannounced MIOSHA inspections can add up to employer fines

It appears MIOSHA (the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has ramped up its “unannounced” inspections this past year with small...

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The 5 Ws of the EEOC (or why it does what it does)

Many businesses understand the importance of advertising themselves as an equal opportunity employer. But companies may not be familiar with the...

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Tips for employers: When to pay an employee’s travel expenses

We often get the question: “Do I need to pay my employee for travel time?” Unfortunately, there is not a simple “yes” or “no” answer. A number of factors...

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New I-9 Completion and Compliance rules takes effect September 18

In mid-September, employers will be required to use a new version of form I-9 to verify employment eligibility for new hires. The form changes are minor...

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Accommodating fragrance sensitivities in the workplace

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed suit against an employer for its failure to accommodate an employee with fragrance...

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Employer tips for employees seeking W-4 filing advice

For many employees, completing the Form W-4 can be a confusing and frustrating process. The instructions are lengthy (2017 Federal Tax Guide or Circular E...

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Employers bear the burden of proof in unemployment court cases

“How can a fired employee be awarded unemployment benefits that he did not deserve to get?” This is perhaps one of the most asked questions I hear from...

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