Most top executives are frustrated in their attempts to stay ahead of the COVID pandemic curve that keeps weaving. Our Firm’s mission has become even more vital – to provide solutions to our clients to stay compliant in today’s ever-changing...
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Adapting to the New Virtual Workplace
Most top executives are frustrated in their attempts to stay ahead of the COVID pandemic curve that keeps weaving. Our Firm’s mission has become even more vital – to provide solutions to our clients to stay compliant in today’s ever-changing...
Investigating Sexual Harassment Complaints
Investigating complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace needs to be done promptly and sensitively. As discussed in this month’s Newsletter...
Sexual Harassment and Workplace Culture
Although most employers have sexual harassment policies, incidents of sexual harassment are an overwhelming issue in the American workplace. Last...
The Importance of Student Handbooks
In years past, student handbooks at educational institutions contained very basic information about student discipline, school trips and school...
Working from Home While “Out Sick”
Technological advancements have greatly increased connectivity for people in different locations, which has, in turn, made it much easier for...
Protecting Employers from Unemployment Claims
March 2016 There are several ways that an employer can protect itself from an adverse ruling in an unemployment hearing. Former employees can only...
Whole Foods Blanket No-Recording Policy Violates NLRA
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that a blanket no-recording policy by Whole Foods is unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act...
Education Law: Overview of Popular Topics
Education and its related laws can be rather complex. Although there are many facets to education law, in this article we will cover just a few of...
Wanted: Generation Y
SEPTEMBER 2008 Employee loyalty has been on the decline due to the job market dwindling, benefit reductions, and opportunities for promotions...
Opportunities in a Down Economy
The opportunity for increased leverage when negotiating and recruiting The rise in unemployment and lack of job security which are staples of...
Should I Downsize?
Before planning a RIF, employers should consider some of the many cost-saving alternatives. Some alternatives to downsizing include: 1. Reducing...
What is Workplace Bullying?
Workplace bullying often involves the abuse of power. The 2007 Zogby International survey concluded that 72% of workplace bullies are “bosses"”...
The Benefits of Retaining Independent Contractors
The most obvious benefit of retaining independent contractors as opposed to hiring a new employee is that, with independent contractors, employers...
Conducting a Harassment Investigation
In 2003, the New Hampshire Supreme Court decided a case in which a female employee of the MPB Corporation sued for sexual harassment and retaliation...
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