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School-Related Leaves as Summer Ends
July 31, 2026
Question: With August approaching, many of my employees have children who go back to school soon. What are my legal obligations as an employer if an employee wants to take time off to go to a school-related activity for their child? Answer: Employer obligations with respect to school-related leaves depend on the size of the company and the reason for the…
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Question: I heard the federal government recently made changes to Form I-9. Can you explain what this means for…
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Question: A few of my employees want to take time off work to attend political rallies. I have also overheard…
Social Media in the Workplace
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Question: I heard that one of my employees is posting about another employee on social media. This is outside of work,…
DEI Executive Orders and the Impact on Private Employers
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Question: I saw on the news that President Trump issued executive orders banning DEI programs. What do these orders…
New Year, New Minimum Wage 2025
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Question: As a business owner, I normally update my staff hourly wages and salaries each January. What is the minimum…