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What is at-will employment?

Navigating the employment landscape can sometimes feel like trying to find your way through a thick fog—especially when you hear the term “at-will employment.” You might be wondering, “What does this mean for me and my business? Can I really terminate employment at any time, for any reason? And what

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What is the ADA?

What is the ADA? One job of the U.S. Department of Labor is to protect employees from certain acts from employers. One of these protections is against discrimination from an employer because of a certain disability. This is governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as the ADA.

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What is a protected class?

Operating a business comes with many compliance risks. While business owners have a lot of leeway to make employment decisions as they see fit, there are certain federal laws that protect individuals from being discriminated against. These individuals are part of groups known as protected classes. Continue reading for an

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