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Managing Harassment Complaints
Many employers feel unprepared once they've received a report of workplace harassment. To protect the affected employee(s), and your organization, it is best to start an investigation. Proper preparation for effectively managing harassment complaints that may arise...
“Working Interviews” – Advice and Guidelines
As part of an interview, some companies like to bring in a candidate to spend the day shadowing one of their team members. These types of interviews are known as “working interviews,” and if a candidate does follow an employee for a day, the candidate would need to...
Workplace Rules for Students in New York State
Summer is only a few months away, a time when many employers look to hire minors to help out around the office. Some employers hire minors during the school year as well. In either case, it's important to understand the workplace rules for students in NY. The New York...
Bring Your Child to Work Day
Thursday, April 23rd is National Bring Your Child to Work Day (BYCTWD). This day was originally designed to bring daughters to work to teach young women about careers and occupational opportunities. Today, this has evolved into a learning event to teach all children...
Employee Smells Like Cigarette Smoke – What Can You Do?
Q: Our new employee smells like cigarette smoke. Is there a delicate way to ask him to not smell like smoke? A: Employee odors, whether natural or artificial, are a common and complex workplace problem. Telling an employee that their scent is not acceptable in the...
FMLA Revised Definition of Spouse
Recently the Department of Labor issued a final rule, effective March 27, 2015, that updates and expands the definition of spouse for purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Under this FMLA revised definition of spouse, eligibility under the FMLA will be...
Employee Asked to be Laid Off?
Let's say you have an employee who has been taking some classes outside of work. Since starting the coursework, her attendance and performance have suffered greatly. She recently came to you and acknowledged that she could not keep up with work and her course-load....
Do Interns Need to Fill Out I-9 Forms?
Q: We are planning to bring on some unpaid interns. Do interns need to fill out I-9 forms? A: According to the Department of Homeland Security, I-9 forms are only required for employees, not unpaid interns. When taking on an unpaid intern, however, we urge employers...
