149 - Labor Laws with Molly Aspan
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As business owners, we're often so focused on keeping our customers happy that we neglect to look at the other side of the coin - our employees. So, whether you manage one hundred employees or just one, there's a long list of things to consider when you hire your first staff. Listen in as Martin and Khalil welcome Molly Aspan, a Labor and Employment attorney, to discuss labor laws and common issues that all business owners should be aware of.
Time Stamps
- 00:29 - Weather Changes
- 01:22 - Episode Intro
- 02:29 - Intro to Molly Aspan
- 04:52 - Molly's Background & Experience in Labor Laws
- 09:23 - Common Labor Issues
- 11:35 - Laws on Hiring Independent Contractors
- 18:42 - Why an Employee Handbook is Important
- 23:24 - Best Approach for SMBs
- 25:45 - Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation & Confidentiality Provisions
- 29:48 - At-Will Employment
- 34:26 - Signing Bonuses
- 37:53 - Typical Labor Problems for SMBs
- 41:46 - Job Descriptions
- 45:03 - Dealing with Mass Layoffs
- 48:38 - Migrant Workers & Multi-jurisdictional Employers
- 51:10 - Offering a Severance Pay
- 53:57 - Episode Takeaways
- 54:23 - The Future of Labor Laws & Regulations
- 56:49 - Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)
Quotable Moments
- “Most employment laws apply to all employers. So the moment you hire that first employee, there's a whole list of things to consider.” -Molly Aspan
- “When you ask what employment law is, it's basically anything dealing with your employees that comes into place. -Molly Aspan
- “Having a written job description prevents confusion and provides some clarity to employees bout what the expectations are of the job.” -Molly Aspan
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More from Molly Aspan
- Website: https://practus.com/attorney/molly-aspan/
- Email: molly.aspan@practus.com
- Call: tel:(918) 694-6970
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