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The most common lawsuits that businesses face are those filed by employees. But what many managers fail to realize is that if they act early when receiving complaints and institute strict workplace guidelines that minimize the chance of making employees disgruntled, they can avoid costly lawsuits.

Often these suits stem from mistakes that company management makes. Here's what you should avoid doing.

Research by the U.S. Department of Labor shows that between 10% and 20% of the nation's workers who die on the job test positive for alcohol or other drugs.

The same research shows that industries with the highest rates of drug use are the most physically dangerous and involve the operation of machinery, such as construction, mining, manufacturing and wholesale. With this in mind, employers need to know all of the tools available to them to ensure a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.

Starting Oct. 1, 2025, any California employer that uses artificial intelligence and other automated tools in recruiting, hiring, promotion and related human resources decisions will have to ensure that the tools don't discriminate against protected classes.

If your firm uses AI or another data-driven system in hiring, you'll want to beef up record-keeping and set testing procedures to ensure that the tools you use comply with the new regulations.

California's Labor Commissioner has awarded $8.6 million in grants to 16 local prosecutors' offices to strengthen investigations and prosecutions against employers accused of wage theft and other labor law violations.

The grant funds are part of a dedicated effort by the state to combat wage theft, which can include not paying workers for hours worked, failing to pay overtime when it's due or underpaying workers. Did prosecutors in your area receive funds and have you checked your payroll records to ensure you are complying with state and local laws?

A new study has found that nine out of 10 workers believe companies use inflated job titles to create the illusion of advancement without offering real promotions or pay increases.

The report by the online employment assistance website MyPerfectResume.com, based on a survey of 1,000 U.S. employees, found that most workers think employers engage in title inflation to placate them rather than offering genuine career progress.

As employee leave requests surge nationwide, new research reveals a growing strain on workers forced to fill in for their colleagues and take on their workload.

According to the study, burnout and health problems sharply increase among employees who cover for colleagues on extended leave. The lesson for employers: Don't saddle another employee with all the absent worker's tasks, and develop a plan to deal with the workload minus one worker.

Hailstorms are one of the most destructive and increasingly frequent weather hazards in the U.S., causing billions of dollars in roof damage each year.

Insurers replaced more than 4.3 billion square feet of roofing shingles in 2024 because of hail-related claims, enough to cover roughly 75,000 football fields. For homeowners in hail-prone regions, installing a hail-resistant roof can mean the difference between a minor inspection and a major replacement. Here's what you need to know.

While the number of deaths caused by lightning strikes has fallen steadily since the early 2000s, 21 Americans died from these events in 2024, according to the National Weather Service.

When there is a thunderstorm in your area, it is important to stay current with weather reports because a storm does not have to be considered severe for a person to be struck by lightning. Here's a look at what you should do if there is a lightning storm in your area.

A new study has found that nearly all Medicare Part D prescription drug plans now require prior authorization for pricey GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Mounjaro, Rybelsus and Trulicity. That's a dramatic change from just a few years ago, when fewer than 5% of plans required it in 2023.

These drugs' rapid rise in popularity, along with extremely high costs, has led to tighter controls and higher out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare beneficiaries. If you are on Medicare and are hoping to be prescribed one of these medications, you'll want to read this.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Medicare expanded coverage for telehealth visits so seniors could see their doctors without leaving home.

Those temporary Medicare telehealth flexibilities expired on September 30, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a government funding bill to extend them.

As a result, Medicare telehealth coverage has reverted to its pre-pandemic rules. Here's how the change may affect your ability to access telehealth.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, you will want to pay extra close attention to your plan materials for changes to your plan come 2026. Not doing so could mean that you no longer have access to your doctor or the pharmaceuticals you need if your insurer makes changes.

In the annuity world, a rider is an optional enhancement to the benefits, protections and guarantees in your annuity contract.

They can help you customize your annuity to meet your individual needs or solve financial problems involving retirement income. This item explains some of the best and most popular riders for your annuity.