04/27/2012: Must an employer post the NLRB Employee Rights notice by April 30?

03/30/2012: Does Washington's discrimination law require an employer to take action every time an employee complains of "harassment" or a "hostile" work environment?

02/24/2012: Are employers prohibited from taking action against employees who claim to be due overtime or make other claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

01/27/2012: In light of recent events, do I have to pay employees when the office was closed for snow days?

12/23/2011: As a union employer, is there anything I should do in preparation for a trust fund audit?

11/25/2011: May I ask for a doctor’s note if an employee claims he or she is disabled?

10/28/2011: If the company has already provided an accommodation to a disabled employee, does the company have any continuing duty to monitor and upgrade the accommodation if needed?

09/30/2011: Are there legal issues when an employer attempts to restrict its employee’s use of social media to discuss issues in the workplace?

08/26/2011: I’m the subject of an unfair labor practice charge and I suspect that the charging employee is unauthorized to work in the U.S. Am I out of the woods?

07/29/2011: Am I required to provide my employees with paid sick leave?

06/24/2011: What are the risks and benefits of performing social media background checks before hiring?

05/27/2011: Can written employment agreements prevent employees from bringing class action lawsuits even if there is a state law barring such provisions?

04/29/2011: Can an employer be held liable for a retaliation claim brought by a third party?

03/25/2011: What is the status and availability of H-1B visas in 2011?

02/25/2011: Is it permissible to screen out job applicants who are unemployed?

01/28/2011: Does protection from retaliation extend to the employee's family members?

12/31/2010: My employee has requested an accommodation. What should I do?

12/24/2010: What is new regarding an employer's collection of employee health information?

11/26/2010: With the new Republican majority in the House and the Employee Free Choice Act ("EFCA") on the back burner, will the National Labor Relations Board go into hibernation for the foreseeable future?

10/29/2010: What is the timeline for an employee bringing a claim under an arbitration provision in an employment contract?

09/24/2010: Are nursing mothers afforded any special rights in the workplace?

08/27/2010: Is FMLA leave available to care for a child who is neither a biological or adopted child of the employee?

07/07/2010: May I monitor my employees' use of e-mail, Internet and computer at work?

05/28/2010: Are there government initiatives to target fraud and verify employer compliance with H-1B immigration programs?

04/30/2010: Does the health care legislation (the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or "PPACA") signed by the President on March 23, 2010, impact the employee-employer relationship?

03/26/2010: Can an employee's online activity subject a company to liability under the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules concerning endorsements in advertising?

02/26/2010: In the wake of recent shootings on campuses and in other workplaces, what can I do to protect myself and my employees against the dangers of a potential disgruntled employee?

01/29/2010: As an employer participating in a multiemployer pension plan, do I need to worry about "unfunded vested liability"?

11/27/2009: What is new regarding employer provided benefits?

10/30/2009: Will the identity theft provisions of the so-called "Red Flag Rules" apply to the workplace?

09/25/2009: Does a company have any obligations to a temporary worker assigned by a staffing agency?

08/28/2009: Should employers include employee tips when calculating the amount of unemployment insurance tax due to the State?

07/31/2009: What is E-Verify and what do I need to do as an employer to be in compliance?

06/26/2009: Should employers addressing harassment allegations be concerned about claims by the accused harasser as well?

05/29/2009: My company will receive federal stimulus funds. Should I be concerned with any whistleblower protections?

04/24/2009:  I run a professional services referral agency. Do I have to make unemployment insurance contributions based on the people I refer to provide the services?

03/27/2009: With all the layoffs in the news, could you remind me of the federal law requiring employer notice?

02/27/2009: I was told retaliation lawsuits are increasing. How do we protect ourselves?

01/30/2009: A manager mistakenly made a one-time improper deduction from the salaries of exempt employees. Does this affect the employees' exempt status?