Medical Accommodations in the Workplace

Medical Accommodations in the Workplace

If an employee has a disability (a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity), you must consider a medical accommodation for the employee. But it’s important to have enough information to know whether her condition qualifies...

Hiring Unpaid Interns – Worth the Risk?

As summer is just around the corner, a common question employers may have is whether it is acceptable to engage in hiring unpaid interns. Assuming the organization in question is a for-profit company, this is an area in which to exercise extreme caution. While most...
Summer Workplace Activities

Summer Workplace Activities

Summer is quickly approaching! It’s a fantastic time for employers to brainstorm seasonal activities to strengthen the company culture and keep workers refreshed and engaged. Annual company picnics are classic (and delicious), but there are other ways to bolster...
Hiring Employees in the Military

Hiring Employees in the Military

Q: We have a potential new employee who is in the National Guard. He let us know that he needs one weekend a month off and two weeks a year to serve. Can you let me know what our responsibility is as a company to support this employee if we should hire him? A: If you...

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