Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work

Banning Cell Phones and Recordings at Work

Banning cell phones and audio/video recordings at work are issues that have been the subject of recent litigation, such as in December of 2015 when the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Whole Foods Market could not ban employees from secretly recording...
Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements

Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements

Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use.  Such agreements are employment contracts designed to restrict an employee’s right to start a competing business across the street or to take your clients, other...
Managing Workplace Rumors

Managing Workplace Rumors

Many employers using technology understand the dynamic implications of workplace rumors. Rumors can create an environment of mistrust, hostility, low motivation, and low productivity. Managers who are trained to recognize the root causes of rumors and how to prevent...
HR Topics for 2017

HR Topics for 2017

Big changes are in store this year. In this article, we’ll examine some current hot HR topics for 2017 including the new political landscape and what it could mean for employers, some of the state and municipal regulations on the horizon, the trend of automation, and...
2017 Mileage Rate and Minimum Wage & More

2017 Mileage Rate and Minimum Wage & More

With a new year just around the corner, there are many trending topics that will impact employers, particularly those in New York, including the 2017 mileage rate and minimum wage, plus other payroll and HR issues that your business should be aware of. Mileage Rate...
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