Confusion Over New Regional Energy Conservation Standards for Split Central Air Conditioners
If regional standards weren’t confusing enough, now the enforcement plan has contractors asking questions, too.
Legal
Can I Legally Keep My Competitors From Recruiting My Employees?
Contractors ask all the time if there is any way to keep their competitors from “stealing” their employees. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins tackles this in the latest Legal Toolbox.
Modern Family Rules: DOL Expands FMLA to Include Same-Sex Couples
FMLA has been extended to same sex couples. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.
Right to Work Works its Way Through Wisconsin Legislature
Wisconsin is poised to become the 25th State in the nation to pass a right to work (RTW) law. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.
Do We Have To Pay An Injured Employee?
Injured employees can create some questions for employers. Legal Expert Brooke Duncan tackles another tough question from a contractor.
Keep Your Company Free from Employee Litigation Risk
ACCA’s Hilary Atkins covers some of the most common HR mistakes that get contractors in trouble.
Employer’s Badly Drafted FMLA Policy Allows Employee’s Claim to Proceed Through the Legal System
Is the information in your employee handbook correct? If not, it could cost you.
Can I Ask An Employee To Send a Check For Insurance?
A contractor asked about health insurance premiums and our legal expert, Brooke Duncan, explains what they can and cannot do.
Do I Have To Pay An Employee Who Walks Off The Job?
Do you have to pay an employee who walks off the job site? Brooke Duncan has the answer.
Unions Challenge Right to Work Laws in Kentucky
Unions in Kentucky are fighting county right to work laws. Hilary Atkins has the details.
Do I Have To Pay Flat Rate Employees For Callbacks?
Brooke Duncan tackles another question about when you have to pay an employee and when you don’t.
Ringing in the New Year with a Host of New State Minimum Wage Laws
2015 brought with it minimum wage increase in several states. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains what these means for contractors.
NLRB Expands Employees “Personal Rights” on Company Time
The NLRB has ruled on what email can be monitored and what cannot. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.
Is It True I Can’t Be Sued?
Labor laws are confusing, so Brooke Duncan is answering another question that a contractor asked.
Do I Have To Pay For A Payroll Mistake?
Mistakes happen, but do you have to pay for them if they are in payroll? ACCA’s Hilary Atkins explains.
Is Growth Through Acquisitions Right For You?
Is acquisitions a good growth strategy for you? IE3 has so information to help you decided.
Do I Have to Hold a Job for an Employee?
Do you have to hold a job for some one who has been absent for extended sick leave? Brooke Duncan explains.
Do I Need To Pay My Employees For On Call Commuting?
When you have to start paying your employees can be confusing, so Brooke Duncan clears up some of that confusion by explaining paying for commuting.
Revisiting Hobby Lobby: Where Does the SCOTUS Decision Stand Now?
What does the SCOTUS decision about Hobby Lobby really mean for contractors? IE3 had the details.
Do I Have To Pay Employees For After Hours Work?
When you have to pay an employee and when you don’t can be confusing. Brooke Duncan clears up when you have to pay employees for after hours work.
