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5 Mistakes to Avoid During a Termination Meeting
Terminations aren’t usually anyone’s favorite part of their job, but sometimes they’re unavoidable. If you’re in the position of needing to terminate someone, you want to make sure to do it right. While it may never be easy, there are mistakes...
Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?
Q: We interviewed a candidate who had the right type and length of experience, but spoke with a thick accent and was difficult to understand. Is it okay to reject an applicant because of their accent? A: There is risk in rejecting the candidate based on their accent,...
Salary History Ban Passed for Albany County
In a previous article, we discussed the New York City salary history ban that took effect October 31. Recently, a salary history ban passed for Albany County, with the Albany County Legislature unanimously voting to prevent employers from requiring salary information...
New York Paid Family Leave Compliance Checklist
As of January 1, 2018, New York Paid Family Leave (PFL) is available to virtually all private employees in the state. Employers must accurately track hours and days worked as well as sick time and leave time to ensure they comply with the law. Use this New York Paid...
