Romantic Relationships in the Workplace

Romantic Relationships in the Workplace

There have been a lot of recent news stories about personal relationships between people who work together, and while most of these stories involve harrassment or other forms of misconduct, it may have employers wondering if they need a policy that addresses...
Budgeting for Employee Turnover

Budgeting for Employee Turnover

Employee turnover is expensive – more so than you might think. When budgeting for employee turnover, some of the costs can be tracked and calculated but others are harder to gauge, like the impact on employee engagement. Easily measurable or not, they all hurt...
Okay to Reject an Applicant Because of Their Accent?

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

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

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...
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