Attorneys with Cairncross & Hempelman, P.S. reviewed current top employment law risks for NMTA members during a recent member webinar. They are: 1) I-9 verification for all employees, 2) discrimination and retaliation, 3) documentation of required breaks and mealtimes, 4) inconsistent documentation and record keeping, and 5) not having a legally compliant Employee Handbook. Federal and state employment laws for businesses change and evolve. NMTA members can look for employment law updates in future issues of WaterLife.
The editable Employee Handbook is available at no charge to NMTA members at https://nmta.net/membership/resources/. Also available for download are a comprehensive minor employment and safety policy tailored to marina operations, nine federal and state-required workplace posters and four essential employment policies and forms.
Members with questions or need assistance downloading should contact Wyatt Asbury at wyatt@nmta.net or call the NMTA office, 206-634-0911.
