Benefits of Community Service for Businesses
It may come as a surprise to find that many job seekers take a company’s community service outreach programs into account when applying for and accepting jobs. If all things are equal, a highly desirable job candidate could decide between your company and a competitor...
Weapons in the Workplace
Q: We have an employee in our retail store who has demanded to be able to carry a Taser with him while at work. He has threatened to sue if he is not allowed to and is injured at work. How should we handle this? A: You certainly do not have to allow this employee to...
New York Day of Rest Law
According to the New York Department of Labor, the One Day Rest in Seven law (also known as the New York Day of Rest law) requires New York employers to allow a minimum of 24 consecutive hours of rest for employees in any occupation involving factory, mercantile...
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...

