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Effects of Same-Sex Marriage on Employee Benefits
The Supreme Court has ruled that all states must allow and recognize same-sex marriages. In an opinion issued Friday, the majority of the Court found that marriage is a fundamental right and that it would be a violation of equal protection if the right to marry was...
Remote Time Clock System Keeps You Connected
Many employees today work outside the office and rely on mobile technology for both their job duties and administrative responsibilities, specifically for clocking in and out. This can often pose a challenge for employers to maintain a connection between the corporate...
Medical Accommodations in the Workplace
If an employee has a disability (a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity), you must consider a medical accommodation for the employee. But it's important to have enough information to know whether her condition qualifies as a...
Restroom Access for Transgender Employees: OSHA’s Guide
The transgender population has long faced discrimination in the workplace, even with matters like accessing gender-appropriate bathrooms. As the transgender community gains visibility, OSHA has published a Restroom Access for Transgender Employees guide covering...
Hiring Unpaid Interns – Worth the Risk?
As summer is just around the corner, a common question employers may have is whether it is acceptable to engage in hiring unpaid interns. Assuming the organization in question is a for-profit company, this is an area in which to exercise extreme caution. While most...
Summer Workplace Activities
Summer is quickly approaching! It’s a fantastic time for employers to brainstorm seasonal activities to strengthen the company culture and keep workers refreshed and engaged. Annual company picnics are classic (and delicious), but there are other ways to bolster...
Hiring Employees in the Military
Q: We have a potential new employee who is in the National Guard. He let us know that he needs one weekend a month off and two weeks a year to serve. Can you let me know what our responsibility is as a company to support this employee if we should hire him? A: If you...
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required in New York Businesses
New law: carbon monoxide detectors required in New York businesses Effective June 27, 2015, all commercial buildings in New York, including restaurants, will be required to have carbon monoxide detectors installed. Currently, the installation and maintenance of carbon...
