Category - HR & Employment

All employers research prospective employees, but not all research is legal. UpCounsel attorney Jessica Passman explains what’s legal and what’s not when you're recruiting.

UpCounsel employment attorney Josh Garber tells how they can regulate employee alcohol and drug use without sacrificing company culture.

Top UpCounsel employment attorney Josh Garber reveals four key things to consider when writing an employee handbook.

The House passed the controversial Working Families Flexibility Act, which would allow private-sector employees to trade overtime pay for time off. Here's what it could mean for...

Women who speak up for what they want are typically more successful than those who don’t, but it can be tricky to know how to go after a work-related goal. Here are the best...

Hiring an employee often has many benefits, but missteps in the hiring process could expose your company to employment lawsuits. Here are some steps to take when hiring your first...

In the last part of this 3-part series on building a great HR team, HR master Christy Hopkins reveals her top 5 tips for hiring your ideal HR person.

Before building an HR team, you will want to consider if you need to hire someone or if software is the answer – or a combination of both. Here, we'll spell out the pros and...

A good HR department should be your company’s goal-setter, cheerleader and morale booster.

Being a good boss is made easier when you follow Candor, Inc.'s five concrete tips that will help you be competent while caring personally about your employees.