In more ways than ever before, employees now have the upper hand over their employers. As many industries continue to suffer from labor and talent shortages, employers may find themselves asking – what can I do to retain and attract employees? And...
In more ways than ever before, employees now have the upper hand over their employers. As many industries continue to suffer from labor and talent shortages, employers may find themselves asking – what can I do to retain and attract employees? And...
The 2017 Netflix series 13 Reasons Why is a major hit but also a cause of controversy. The series is based on Jay Asher’s fiction novel 13 Reasons...
Investigating complaints of sexual harassment in the workplace needs to be done promptly and sensitively. As discussed in this month’s Newsletter...
Although most employers have sexual harassment policies, incidents of sexual harassment are an overwhelming issue in the American workplace. Last...
America has long held the title for having one of the most hardworking workforces in the world. Compared with other countries, the amount of...
Technological advancements have greatly increased connectivity for people in different locations, which has, in turn, made it much easier for...
March 2016 There are several ways that an employer can protect itself from an adverse ruling in an unemployment hearing. Former employees can only...
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled that a blanket no-recording policy by Whole Foods is unlawful under the National Labor Relations Act...
SEPTEMBER 2009 Is criminal history a “protected class” like race or national origin? Title VII prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,...
SEPTEMBER 2008 Employee loyalty has been on the decline due to the job market dwindling, benefit reductions, and opportunities for promotions...
The opportunity for increased leverage when negotiating and recruiting The rise in unemployment and lack of job security which are staples of...
Before planning a RIF, employers should consider some of the many cost-saving alternatives. Some alternatives to downsizing include: 1. Reducing...
Workplace bullying often involves the abuse of power. The 2007 Zogby International survey concluded that 72% of workplace bullies are “bosses"”...
The most obvious benefit of retaining independent contractors as opposed to hiring a new employee is that, with independent contractors, employers...