Category: Complying with Employment Law as a Cooperative

It is critically important to evaluate the question of employment status carefully. Failure to properly classify someone as an employee could result in an expensive lawsuit or fine when either a labor department or worker

Employment laws have mostly been created to balance the relationship between “bosses” and “workers.” Employment laws are very important to ensure employees are given certain rights like the right to a minimum wage and reasonable

Workers’ Compensation is the primary insurance that covers employees injured on the job, regardless of fault. There is a a federal version managed by the Department of Labor, offering compensation to government agency civilian workers.

It is important and legally required to create a  safe and healthy workplace. There are many safety standards employers must be aware of. Providing Safe Working Conditions and Complying with Safety Standards The Occupational Safety

Employers are required  to withhold money from each employee’s paycheck for certain federal and state mandated purposes.  They  also have the option to withhold money from each employee’s paychecks for a few other purposes as

Cooperative law and employment & labor relations law intersect when combining unionized workers and worker-owned employers, and there are a host of creative ways to navigate that legal landscape. Insight from attorneys in those fields