Millennials and Generation Z are taking over the workforce, both in numbers and in influence, and employers should prepare for a transformation of the workplace. Baby Boomers are retiring in droves, many earlier than expected as a result of the...
Thought Leadership Posts
Multigenerational Workforce: Post Pandemic Challenges
Millennials and Generation Z are taking over the workforce, both in numbers and in influence, and employers should prepare for a transformation of the workplace. Baby Boomers are retiring in droves, many earlier than expected as a result of the...
Coronavirus Workplace Awareness
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) has sparked concerns throughout the country of a potential widespread outbreak. While the impact of the...
Harvey Weinstein, #MeToo, and the Meaning of Consent
This week Harvey Weinstein, the Hollywood mogul who was accused by dozens of women of sexual harassment, assault, and/or rape, was convicted of...
Behind Closed Doors
One of the issues all managers struggle with is whether to close the door when meeting with an employee one-on-one. This is particularly true in the...
A Personal Perspective for the New Year – 2020
We often analyze how we distinguish our law firm from other legal practices. This letter explains why our services are indeed distinct from other...
Technology has its Downsides
While technology has rapidly improved many areas of life, it has also led to a handful of preventable drawbacks in communication. With its speed and...
A Personal Perspective for the New Year – 2019
As we reflect over the completion of the 15th year of our law firm, a few personal thoughts are appropriate. The last few years have been...
Anti-Harassment Insights
As employers throughout New York are getting ready to update their sexual harassment policies, and provide the training required by NYC and NYS...
The Risks and Rewards of Job References
Hiring the best possible candidate for the job is typically every employer’s objective. Then why do many employers fail to check job references...
Cyberbullying and 13 Reasons Why
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 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...
Drug Use in the American Workforce Increases
Hiring and maintaining a reliable and operational workforce has become difficult for employers partly due to illicit drug use among the American...