Performance evaluations are one of the most important communication tools an organization can use to improve productivity and enhance morale. They benefit both employees and employers because they provide a... read more →
As we often say – managing a workforce is challenging even in the best of circumstances. It’s even more challenging if one doesn't fully understand employment laws as they relate... read more →
You’ve found the perfect candidate for a job opening at your company. Now what? Did you know that how you make a job offer often goes a long way towards... read more →
Pay equity is a topic of growing importance – made even more important by new pay equity laws in states like California, Massachusetts and New York. Yes – Several states... read more →
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has for the first time filed cases against two employers in the U.S., alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation. Their claim – that the... read more →
Does your business have an employee handbook for your employees? Should it? Let’s look at the advantages of having one: Advantages of an Employee Handbook A well written employee handbook... read more →
Constructive discharge – also referred to as constructive termination, is essentially a claim of wrongful termination. A wrongful constructive dismissal occurs when, instead of firing an employee, the employer makes working conditions so intolerable that... read more →
You’ve reached the point where it’s clear you need to let an underperforming member of your staff go… never a pleasant task. In fact, firing is considered by many to... read more →
If you own or run a business – chances are that one of your top concerns is the safety of your employees and the business itself. So it would be... read more →
We have written often about federal and state wage laws employers are required to follow. They can be complicated to say the least. Well, what if you were required to... read more →