

Poor Attendance
Q. Can I fire an employee for a poor work attendance record and still avoid paying unemployment? A. Let's say you have an employee with a...


What Qualifies as a 'Voluntary Quit?'
One of your employees doesn't show up for work and doesn't notify you. Is this considered a voluntary quit? Under what circumstances can...


Extreme Winter Weather Creates Blizzard of New Requirements
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has much to say about how you need to keep employees safe when the winter winds...


What is involved when your company gives departing employees their last paychecks?
When an employee leaves your company, the complicated issue of the final paycheck arises. How your company handles the check depends on...


Massachusetts Becomes Third State to Require Paid Sick Leave
Beginning July 1, 2015, Massachusetts employers will be required to provide employees 40 hours of sick leave annually. This new...


Do We Have to Pay for That?
The time that employers must pay for isn't always clear. To help make sense of the confusion, here are answers to some frequently asked...