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When Power Should Go to a Manager’s Head (or at least stay top of mind)
Employee Relations, Harassment/Discrimination, Others
It may seem obvious, but all too often managers seem to forget that power disparities in the workplace can turn otherwise innocuous encounters into fodder for a sexual harassment claim. That is how Steelcase, a Michigan-based workplace furnishing... Read More..
New York State Removes Annual Wage Notice Requirement
Others, Wage and Hour Laws
Employers are no longer required to annually distribute a notice of wages to their employees pursuant to New York Labor Law section 195.1 (otherwise known as the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act). The requirement to distribute this notice and o... Read More..
3 Hyper-Local Laws Employers Can’t Afford to Ignore
Others
Hyper-local laws are the latest overarching trend in employment law, as municipal governments increasingly adopt laws applicable to private employers within their localities. The reach of these laws includes new protected classifications, new not... Read More..
LIFE’S LESSONS* Winter 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee Relations, OthersEMPLOYMENT LIABILITY ISSUES AT THE HOLIDAY AFTER-PARTY GATHERING
'Tis the season for holiday parties, and the headaches that result when staff fail to conduct themselves appropriately in a less formal setting. Advance planning can help m... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Fall 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee Relations, OthersTHREE STAGES OF PLANNING FOR A REDUCTION IN FORCE
With year-end on the horizon, businesses closely assess performance relative to their financial objectives. Workforce restructurings and staff reductions may be a knock-down effect of suc... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Summer 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee Relations, OthersWHEN IS ASKING SOMEONE OUT SEXUAL HARASSMENT?
A single request for a date does not amount to sexual harassment, or does it? That all depends on whether there is a back story. Let’s consider what can unfold…. Jerry, age 27, was recently... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Spring 2014, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee Relations, OthersSTRUCTURING AN UNPAID INTERNSHIP
The hiring season is commencing for college and high school students, who are eager to build their resumes with practical work experience. But must students be paid for these work experiences, and at wha... Read More..LIFE’S LESSONS* Winter 2013, Real Issues…Reconstituted Facts
Employee Relations, OthersPERFORMANCE FEEDBACK - WHY BOTHER?
As year-end nears, many businesses are engaged in employee performance review processes. The approach differs – some conduct formal reviews tied to job descriptions and/or defined performance objectiv... Read More..Subscribe to Our Newsletter
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