Now We Have A New I-9 Form, When Is An Employer Liable For Hiring An Illegal Worker?
When it comes to hiring and managing the workforce, nothing is easy. Last week the government released the new I-9 form. As employers read the instructions and start using the [...]
It’s Here — The New I-9 Form
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on March 7th that the new and improved I-9 Form is available for employer use. Technically, you can use the old form until May [...]
Bonuses and the Regular Rate of Pay — Employers Beware
I have had several clients ask questions related to bonuses and commissions during the past few weeks. The goal for each employer was to provide a meaningful incentive program to employees, [...]
Guns in the Workplace — A Violation of the General Duty Clause
As a young boy growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah, it was not uncommon to see many trucks in town fitted with a gun rack and sporting a rifle [...]
A Twist on Workplace Romance — Thompson v. North American Stainless
A week has passed since Valentine's Day. Have you learned about any workplace romances? Do they concern you? They should. They worry me. What about those romances that are still [...]
Behavior Based Interviewing & The Receptionist Who Didn’t Want to Answer the Phone
At a prior job I participated in the interviewing process. As a newer member of the interviewing committee, I took my cues from the savvy, seasoned veterans. I soon learned [...]