The marijuana industry is huge and growing. In 2017, legal marijuana was a $1.5 billion industry in Colorado alone according to data from the Colorado Department of Revenue, and it has been identified by many analysts as one of the …
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Legalized Marijuana: What Every Employer Needs to Know
5 Key Benefits of a Well-Written Job Description
Although the main purpose of a job description is to, well, describe a job – it actually serves a much bigger role. In fact, a job description can improve a company’s ability to manage employees in many ways. A well-written …
The Employee Handbook: The Holy Grail of Your Business
Employee handbooks address the who, what, where, why, and how of your business operations. Your employee handbook will protect you and your business by setting appropriate expectations, and providing consistency for your employees when situations arise. What Information Should an …
Ask Cari: What Does “At Will Employment” Mean?
The term “at will employment” may be interpreted many ways by a lay person, but it is actually a legal term meaning that either party (employer or employee) may terminate employment at any time without notice for any reason (with …
New York Employment Law: Sick Days in New York City
In New York State, there is no requirement for employers to provide sick day benefits to employees (either paid or unpaid). However, Section 195.5 of the New York Labor Law states: “Every employer shall notify his employees in writing or …
Ask Cari: Do I Have to Pay my Illinois Employees Mileage?
I was asked the following question from a local entrepreneur in Central Illinois: What is the law with regard to reimbursing employees for mileage? To begin, Illinois has no laws regarding whether an employer must pay for mileage for business …
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I Need To Hire Someone for My Business; What Do I Need To Know?
The goal of most businesses is to grow – at least somewhat. However, in order to grow or to be able to step away from the business for a personal life, vacation, or other ventures, you’ll need help with day-to-day …
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Ask Cari: I Have a Problem with Employees Missing Shifts. Should I address this in my Employment Handbook?
I always tell my business clients that having an employee handbook is imperative. It is, essentially, the laws of the employment relationship. It can be as detailed as the employer would like and can cover anything that might arise affecting …
Independent Contractor or Employee: It’s Very Easy to Cross the Line
Many businesses prefer to hire independent contractors because there’s often less overhead and fewer expenses (i.e. taxes). However, classify an employee as an independent contractor and you’re in big trouble. Here’s how to legally differentiate between the two. Who Controls …
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Illinois Employment Law: Overview of Farm Labor Laws
This expansive outline on farm labor laws was created for the 2018 Illinois Specialty Crops, Agri-Tourism and Organic Conference in Springfield, Illinois. It covers employment classifications (e.g., employer, employee, independent contractor), unpaid farm labor (e.g., internships, apprenticeships, volunteer farm labor, hiring …