Tag Archives: employee

Onboarding New Hires

Congratulations, you have a new employee! Now it’s time to onboard them so they feel a part of the team. Read on for the four things to keep in mind to ensure you both are on a path to succeed. Responsibilities Employees should know the duties that fit their job description. Set clear expectations and […]

Employment Laws: Part Two

To continue our Employee Handbook series, this week we cover wage laws and drug testing. Before we jump into employment laws, read on for upcoming AQR Academy events. AQR Summer Camp There’s still time to register for AQR Summer Camp! For a limited time, $100 gets you access to the next three AQR Academy Workshops. […]

Employment Laws

Several weeks ago we covered how to write an employee handbook. In our next series, we outline the local, state, and federal laws that you should include in your employee handbook. Equal Employment Equal Employment Opportunity prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, and genetic information. This also prohibits […]

Employee Handbook Part 2

Last week we covered where to start on your employee handbook. Now we’ll cover how to fill in the bones. Read on for a policy outline as well as state and federal regulations. State and Federal Regulations Firstly, employment laws change frequently and vary by location. Some recent updates that come to mind include legalization […]

Employee Handbook

Even if you feel like your employees are your second family, an employee handbook is just a good business practice. Read on for reasons why this helps communication and where to start this seemingly-daunting task. Why do I need an employee handbook? There are many reasons you should have an employee handbook. The first is […]