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Most people don’t read the fine print in the contracts and other legal documents they sign – including those related to their employment. Those documents often stipulate that if the person signing the document has a legal dispute, it must be settled via arbitration....
When someone has memory issues or major physical problems, even getting enough fluids to prevent dehydration without assistance can be difficult. That’s why it’s important to recognize the signs of dehydration in seniors, particularly among those in nursing homes,...
A non-compete agreement is an agreement between an employer and employee stating that the employee will not leave the company and then work for the competition. These agreements also usually prohibit the employee from starting a similar company on their own. The idea...
Some companies have rules against office dating, but most do not. Employees are allowed to engage in romantic relationships if they would like to do so, as long as both people consent to the relationship. However, if someone asks another employee out on a date, and...
The decision to place your aging parent or guardian in a nursing home is not an easy one. However, it may be the best move since you may not be there to assist or care for them round the clock. Unfortunately, they may end up facing abuse in the very facilities meant...
Not having enough staff on hand is a common issue at many nursing homes. One of the ways for the companies that run these facilities to maximize their profits is to keep their costs as low as possible, and staffing is a major expense. Fewer staff members on duty at...
Both federal and state laws prohibit employers from discriminating based on race. No company should ever make hiring or firing decisions based on the color of someone's skin, their country of origin or their cultural background. Racism in the workplace is often...
It’s important that you are able to recognize if your workplace is toxic. A toxic work environment makes the workday longer and harder for everyone, so it’s necessary to take steps to correct it. As an employer, it’s your responsibility to make sure that your...
A Missouri state appeals court in September upheld a lower court’s decision, affirming that the state most pay $700,000 to a Department of Corrections employee and her attorneys in a workplace retaliation case. Shelley Gray, a prison corrections officer for two...
In a singular case of discrimination, your employer may well have an excuse ready to make it appear that they’re acting fairly. If they fire a Black employee, for instance, they may say that it had nothing to do with race and that they were just underwhelmed with that...