May 3, 2017 | Consulting Services
In late April, a federal Appeals Court once again ruled in favor of an employee terminated for Facebook posts featuring obscenities directed at his employer. The Court found that the employee’s termination was wrongful because his rant constituted “concerted activity”...
Mar 16, 2017 | Consulting Services
It’s not something any employer wants to deal with, but sometimes businesses need to reduce the size of their workforce. The layoff process can be done in a way that minimizes litigation risks. On the other hand, if not done properly, employers can quickly...
Sep 19, 2016 | Consulting Services
Terminating employment always comes with risk, even when it’s done for good cause. You can reduce this risk by using progressive discipline before termination. As its name suggests, progressive discipline involves a progression of disciplinary actions with escalating...
Feb 15, 2016 | Consulting Services
Terminating an employee after they give notice can be a little bit complicated. If you had an employee give his two weeks’ notice, but then his manager decided to let him go immediately, the most important thing is to make sure you pay the employee through the last...
Feb 10, 2016 | Consulting Services
It’s not something employers or employees like to think about, but unfortunately some businesses need to conduct mass layoffs, relocate employees, or even shut down a facility. Should this situation arise, employers in New York need to be aware of the New York...
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