by Davis Business Law | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog, Business Law, Dispute Resolution, Employee Procedures, Human Resources
Wage and hour lawsuits have become one of the most expensive risks facing employers today, with settlements reaching unprecedented levels and enforcement agencies becoming increasingly aggressive. The landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years, particularly as...
by Davis Business Law | May 29, 2025 | Blog, Business Agreements, Business Contracts, Employee Procedures, Human Resources
An employment contract outlines the terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee. It sets clear guidelines to prevent disputes and ensures both parties understand their rights and obligations. This article will guide you through key points in...
by Davis Business Law | Mar 6, 2025 | Blog, Business Law, Employee Procedures, Human Resources
Need an employee handbook that works? This guide will help you know what to put in a handbook that outlines key company policies, fosters a healthy workplace culture, and ensures legal compliance. We’ll explore essential elements, customization tips, and how to keep...
by Torro | Oct 28, 2022 | Blog, Human Resources
We recently wrote about how employers make the mistake of misclassifying employees as exempt from overtime requirements simply because they are paid a salary. We turn now to another common employer pitfall – misclassifying people as independent contractors. Some...
by Torro | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, Employee Procedures, Human Resources
Perhaps you’re an employer paying an employee on a salary basis, rather than hourly. If that employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek, you don’t have to pay overtime simply because they are on salary, right? Wrong. Salary is only one part of the overtime...
by Torro | Aug 3, 2022 | Blog, Dispute Resolution, Employee Procedures, Human Resources, Legally Protected Business
Given the vast swath of laws and regulations, not to mention just dealing with employees, the area of human resources poses significant issues for business owners to be wary of. Typically, the critical times that the law intersects with business is during hiring,...
