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Why is Confidentiality Important?
In today's increasingly litigious and highly competitive workplace, confidentiality is important for a host of reasons: Failure to properly secure...
Is Criminal History a “Protected Class” Like Race or National Origin?
SEPTEMBER 2009 Is criminal history a “protected class” like race or national origin? Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,...
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"”...
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...
The Law Dresses Itself for Employer Needs
There is no federal law governing employee dress codes. Private employers may set whatever dress guidelines they wish, as long as they do not...
Facebook/MySpace 101
Facebook and MySpace are social networking or “friend” sites. These sites facilitate networking through various means, such as: posting photos and...