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What Is No Call No Show? The no call no show policy in your employee contract states that if you miss a scheduled shift with no notice, you can be fired. This means that if you cannot show up for a shift, you must call your employer to inform them.  In jobs where the position requires a substitute such as a teacher, cook, cashier, it’s vital you call your employer. This is why the...

What’s a Crisis Communication Plan? Any lawyer will tell you that the best way to handle a crisis is to prepare for it before it happens. Even if you have a small business, you should still draft a crisis communication plan for any kind of unforeseen event. This will ensure you keep good communication between your customers, employees, and investors. Your crisis communication plan should...

Everyone shares things online, but how do you protect your business from employees and partners that share a little too much? It’s an industry standard to now include online sharing agreement with anyone involved in your business. Although 73 percent of workers say they actively use social media, over 60 percent of employees said they didn’t sign an online agreement with their company....

It can be heartbreaking to witness an animal suffer from an owner’s abuse. Although many people would never dream of hitting or even mistreating their pets, it does happen. In most animal abuse or neglect cases, the problem can be solved through education. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) recommends knowing the signs of abuse and neglect. Witnesses offering help to...

No one expects that when they marry someone, that one day you’ll end up staring at divorce papers in disgust and anguish. Although the divorce rate in America is going down, some marriages can’t work out for whatever reason. What’s important for you, your partner, and children is that you stay sane and safe. Our experts have compiled a list of some of the best tips you can use for a...

There’s lots of different reasons an employee might be laid off. Sometimes, it doesn’t even have to do with an employee’s preformance. Getting laid off or fired can make you feel helpless or like you have no options in sight. A lot of people don’t have resources to sustain themselves and their families if they do end up losing their job. It’s important to understand what...

In the digital age, it’s pretty common to receive bills, important notices, or everyday correspondence through your email. As we shift towards a more tech-focus and paperless world, receiving these notices and correspondence through text is now becoming the new norm. The problem with this is it gives fraudsters a new platform to try and scam consumers. The FBI reported that Americans lose...

Navigating custody battles can be tricky. It’s already emotional to have to leave a partner or significant other. What makes it even more stressful is now you need to consider the thoughts, feelings, and development of all your children. Although emotions are understandably running high, it’s best to keep all the drama out of the courtroom. There’s lots of things you’re going to want to try...

COVID-19 Notice:  The Family and Medical Leave Act has put a temporary hold on the current federal legislation due to the Coronavirus outbreak. This leave is calculated based on the hours an employee is normally scheduled to work. The amount cannot be more than 60 percent of the normal rate of pay. This amount cannot exceed $200 a day, or $10,000 in total. If the employee is: Subject...

Social media can be a powerful tool to help improve your chances of landing a job. We’ve all heard the stories of people being fired or doxxed because of what they’ve posted online. But now the conversation has now shifted. Social media is used to connect and network with recruiters, colleagues, and clients. But even with the best intentions, relaying information about your job can still have...