Workplace Laws You May be Violating

As an employer, are you violating the law? Listed below are eight (8) of the most common ways that employers violate the law, either knowingly or unknowingly.

• Using prohibited questions on job interviews.
• Refusing employees to discuss their salary with co-workers.
• Failing to pay overtime.
• Asking or allowing employees to work off the clock.
• Classifying employees as independent contractors but treating them as an employee.
• Disciplining an employee for complaining about their employer on social media.
• Failing to prevent a hostile workplace.
• Failing to provide paid sick leave in relation to COVID-19.

As employment law continues to evolve, employers must continue to review their policies and procedures. If not, employer beware.