Age Discrimination

An employee handbook can save you lots of time, not to mention future legal headaches. When putting yours together, avoid these 10 missteps.

An applicant's social-media info can be a useful recruting tool. But in many cases, it can also set up your small business for an expensive lawsuit.

There's one essential factor that separates the right way to fire someone from the wrong way: respect.

Laying off an employee is never easy, and it can be risky from a legal point of view. Here's what you need to know about the layoff process.

Some interview questions could cost your business more than just an employee. Here's what to watch out for when you interview prospects.

On July 24, New York will become the sixth state to legalize gay marriage. That should make small-business owners across the U.S. sit up and take notice.

In tough economic times, business owners may be tempted to cut benefits rather than lay off workers. Just make sure you consider the legal ramifications.

Should gender be considered in making hiring decisions? Before you gasp, I know that legally you can’t discriminate based on race, color, religion or gender. Now consider that there’s a company with a...

Retaliation is now the most commonly reported workplace discrimination complaint. Here's how to make sure your company stays on the right side of the law.

When it comes to employment discrimination you don't have to discriminate directly or intentionally to be liable.

EEOC lawsuit makes managing employees with weight problems more challenging.

Hiring and managing employees is one of the most demanding and challenging aspects of business ownership. From the recruitment process, to “on-boarding” a new employee, and all the while ensuring you are compliant...

Yesterday's overturning of Proposition 8 in California brought the issue of equality to the country's attention. This is a good moment to remind yourself that, as a small business owner, it's your responsibility...

Being a franchisee at a young age can be a dream come true — if you know what to expect.

A study from the New York Federal Reserve finds that women-owned firms are more likely to be credit constrained. Here are lessons for female entrepreneurs seeking business credit.