by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
As the holiday season approaches, many employees may face additional stressors that could lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms, including drug and alcohol use. As an employer, you may be concerned about how to handle situations where you suspect an employee is under...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
One of the most common questions employers ask me is – What do I owe my employees in their final paycheck? Employees must be paid for all hours worked, including any overtime pay and earned commissions. But what about accrued vacation or other paid time off (PTO)?...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
We get it – lawyers are expensive. This recurring series seeks to help employers and employees in deciding whether calling your lawyer in a certain situation is unnecessary, is dependent on your risk tolerance, or is an absolute must.<hr...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
On April 16, 2019, the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article about the effectiveness of workplace wellness programs. After following employees of 20 separate BJ’s Wholesale Clubs for approximately 18 months, the researchers concluded that...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
Many employment handbook policies outline, with great specificity, permissible clothing and grooming policies according to gender. For example, it may be permissible for women to wear open-toe shoes, skirts, dresses, cropped pants, and earrings. On the other hand, men...
