General Human Resources

One of the most significant aspects of American common law is the concept of "at-will" employment. The term "at-will" denotes the employer's ability to terminate the employment relationship...

Legislators in California attempted to ensure that employers can not avoid the state's employee-rights laws by demanding that potential employees agree to arbitrate any claims to discrimination or...

When an employee gets hired by an employer, a compact between them begins. The employee gains rights. The employer decides responsibilities to keep the employee gainfully employed.

Pre-employment tests are done in evaluating employees before the official hiring process. A company can legally conduct tests and assessments so long as there is no discrimination with regard to...

The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) provides invaluable protection for workers who must take time off from work. The FMLA allows a worker to take up to 12 weeks unpaid leave each year. The...

At certain times, an employer may be justified in terminating an employee. At other times, she may do so for reasons that are inappropriate or illegal. The employer who wrongfully terminates an...

Every employee of any company has rights. These rights prevent discriminatory practices and improve safety in the workplace. But what are the rights of temporary contractors? Contractors are not...

A winning resume needs to stand out above the rest so the employer will choose it over the countless others he or she receives.

An I-9 form is an Employment Eligibility Verification form that the United States federal government requires employers to have all new employees fill out. The purpose of the I-9 form is to...

Many companies conduct background checks on potential employees. They want to make sure there is nothing in your past that would disqualify you from employment. A background check can be very...

An employee appraisal is an evaluation on the performance of an employee. In some cases they can be a lot of work and take a lot of time, which is one reason many employers don't do them. An...

Overtime can be based on different criteria, so check with your employer about which they use. Some will calculate overtime based on total hours worked for the week. The employer will determine...

So you've been asked to be a reference? Now what? Typically most potential employers will make a phone call easing your expectations. But occasionally you wil find one who is looking for just a...

A performance review is a tool used by employers to evaluate and analyze an employee's work habits. It is often used as a concrete measuring stick for determining an employee's annual pay raise,...

While it's easy to be a glowing reference for former top-notch employees or colleagues, it is much more challenging to give a negative reference. Here are some simple steps to guide you.