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Is an Engaged Employee a More Productive Employee?
We’ve discussed the importance of employee engagement on a workplace’s culture, and its impact on retaining the best workers. But can employee engagement be measured in real metrics? Does an organization benefit monetarily when engagement is high? To find...
What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Salary History Ban
On July 10, 2019, New York State enacted a new law that prohibits all employers in the state from asking job applicants and employees about their past salaries or wages. Effective Jan. 10, 2020, the New York salary history ban also prohibits employers from seeking...
Are There Good Reasons to Rehire Former Employees?
It’s not uncommon for organizations to have a policy against rehiring former employees. This sort of policy makes perfect sense with respect to troublemakers, poor performers, or others who left under a dark cloud. It’s also understandable given that companies invest...
What Employers Need to Know About New York’s Discrimination Laws
In addition to federal nondiscrimination laws, the New York State Human Rights Law provides broad workplace discrimination protections to employees in that state. New York’s discrimination laws are discussed below, including a new law adopted on August 12, 2019,...
