Summer is only a few months away, a time when many employers look to hire minors to help out around the office. Some employers hire minors during the school year as well. In either case, it’s important to understand the workplace rules for students in NY. The...
Thursday, April 23rd is National Bring Your Child to Work Day (BYCTWD). This day was originally designed to bring daughters to work to teach young women about careers and occupational opportunities. Today, this has evolved into a learning event to teach all children...
Q: Our new employee smells like cigarette smoke. Is there a delicate way to ask him to not smell like smoke? A: Employee odors, whether natural or artificial, are a common and complex workplace problem. Telling an employee that their scent is not acceptable in the...
Employees who turn in late timesheets can be a challenging problem for employers. It is the employer’s obligation to pay employees on the established payday regardless of whether a timesheet has been submitted. Unfortunately, there is no exception to the law that...
Employers have become well-attuned to the importance of selecting job candidates that are qualified and will fit well with the organization’s culture. Prior to extending an offer of employment to a viable candidate, background check best practices are to use a...