Employment Law

Employment and labor laws cover a host of topics, each of which can offer protection for the company and the workers. Some of these focus on employees being empowered to engage in activities that the law deems protected.  When an employee engages in a protected...

As most people know, employers generally must provide “reasonable accommodation” when requested by an applicant or employee with disabilities who needs it to do their job. A “reasonable” accommodation is one that won’t cause “undue hardship” to the employer. What’s...

If your employee claims to have experienced any form of discrimination in the workplace, you need to handle their case with respect and care. It's understandable not to believe discrimination can happen in your company, especially if you have implemented a fair...

How secure is your job? The answer to this question lies in Idaho’s employment laws. In Idaho, many employees are classified as “at-will.” What at-will means is that an employer may fire an employee - or an employee may quit - for any reason or no reason at all. For...

Employees sometimes need to take time off to handle their own healthcare needs or certain matters related to their immediate family members. It’s not always possible for them to limit the time they need just to what’s available using sick leave or vacation time....

Employees should be able to count on their employers to pay them the wages they’re due. In Idaho, employers are bound by the Fair Labor Standards Act, which requires employees to receive overtime pay as long as they’re non-exempt and work more than 40 hours in a...

Americans are enjoying longer, healthier lives. Rather than slowing down and spending their golden years in a retirement home, many are choosing to stay in the workforce, either continuing their careers or taking the opportunity to try a new one. Most workplaces...

Companies spend a considerable amount of time and money on new employees. Advertising, interviewing, hiring and onboarding costs can quickly add up. Therefore, losing a good employee to a competitor is incredibly frustrating. But what if the employee signed a...

Wage disputes are a common source of conflict between employers and the workers they hire. There are many state and federal laws that regulate wage practices, including minimum wage and overtime laws. Employees sometimes file lawsuits against companies when they...

There may come a time when, as an employer, you need to reduce the pay of one of your employees. For example, you may have hired them at $25 an hour, but now your company needs to cut costs. You believe reducing their pay to $20 per hour is a better alternative to...