Human Resources

You need to know about laws governing the employment relationship.

Sometimes it makes sense to hire an attorney to handle employment disputes.

You must respect a job applicant's privacy rights when conducting a background check.

If you are hiring your first employee, you must file documents with and pay taxes to various government agencies.

Learn the advantages and disadvantages of using independent contractors rather than employees.

Make sure independent contractors aren't classified as employees by following these strategies.

Are your employees entitled to overtime pay? Learn the rules here.

Most employers must pay their workers at least the federal minimum wage.

Give meaningful feedback on employee performance -- without creating legal problems.

Learn how to maintain your personnel files so they don't become evidence in a lawsuit.

Learn what sexual harassment is -- and how to prevent it.

Reduce your legal risks by dealing with discrimination and harassment complaints quickly and carefully.

Learn the basics about what paid and unpaid leave you must provide to your employees.

Take steps to protect the confidentiality of employee files and medical records.

Filming employees at work may violate their right to privacy.

There are certain reasons that you can never use to fire an employee.

Sometimes it makes sense to hire an attorney to handle employment disputes.

Learn about the OSH Act, the federal law that requires employers to provide safe working conditions.

What employers and HR managers need to know about their legal obligations under the workers' comp system.