Jan 22, 2016 | Consulting Services
Do you have any employees with a severe nut allergy? Do you have to make special accommodations for those with nut allergies at work? In some circumstances, severe allergies can be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As you may know, under...
Jan 18, 2016 | Consulting Services
A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a tool that employers can use to help underperforming employees succeed in the organization. The plan allows you to specify the company’s expectations with respect to employee performance and behavior and to define what success...
Jan 13, 2016 | Consulting Services
Transgender issues in the workplace is a hot topic right now, as more equal rights are being created for individuals who identify as a different gender. If an employee who is generally recognized as a male discloses to you that she is transgender and is asking to be...
Jan 7, 2016 | Consulting Services
Q: We have an employee who is no longer physically capable of performing her job. We have tried to accommodate her by giving her extra time off and reducing her hours from full-time to part-time. Unfortunately, her condition has not improved and it’s affecting her...
Jan 5, 2016 | Consulting Services
Yes, searching employee bags and possessions when they are leaving your workplace premises is permitted. However, this should be done only if you have properly notified employees and visitors in advance of this practice. By giving advance notice, you set an...