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If I want to close my small business, will I have to pay unemployment to my employees?

You don't pay the employees unemployment--your state's department of labor does. Yes, they will …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 7 days ago

Can I be laid off while off on worker's compensation?

Yes, if you would have been laid off even if you were not on …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What to do if we have an employee who has excessive absences?

An employer is not obligated to keep any employee who misses work, when such …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

What are the laws for driving when your state is under a state of emergency due to weather?

Under the laws of all states in this country, if there is a state …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago

I am a housekeeper for a bed and breakfast, can my employer take my tips?

Your employer can make it a condition or requirement or term of your employment …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 months ago