New I-9 form issued by Department of Homeland Security

What do I need to know about Form I-9? With a new Form I-9 issued, it is a good idea to review the purpose of it and the requirements as an employer. The Form I-9 is used to help employers verify individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. A form...

Trouble for Wal-Mart in Minnesota

Wal-Mart loses Minnesota state wage-hour lawsuit In a recent lawsuit (Braun v Wal-Mart, Inc.), a Minnesota trial court ruled that Wal-Mart violated state law for failure to provide rest breaks and requiring employees to work “off the clock”. The court has already...

Working in Summer Heat

With summer here, employers need to make sure that their employees are taking steps to protect them from heat stress. OSHA has given some very helpful tips to help protect from heat illness. Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses; monitor yourself and...
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