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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