Harassment is a real concern for many employers. Allowing it to go unchecked could lead to lawsuits, complaints and the loss of good employees. To help make it clear that you will not allow harassment in the workplace, it's important that you establish a written...
You may have worked for a company for several years, but a recent vehicle crash has left you with a physical disability, and now you require a wheelchair.You are looking forward to returning to work, but you are concerned about company policy. Will your employer...
6 considerations for your home officeThe movement toward remote employment largely owes to the benefits it offers. Employers save on office overhead, gain greater access to top talent and tend to enjoy greater productivity. You cut down on your commute and may, as a...
Employers should prepare a list of questions they intend to ask job applicants when they come in for the formal interview. The purpose of these questions is to assess whether the individual is the best fit for the position. However, before anyone comes in, the...
One of the best things you can do for your small business is adopting an anti-discrimination policy. Not only will this help prevent discrimination from taking place, but it will also reduce the chances of you being on the receiving end of an employee...
If you have ever recruited for a position, you know how difficult it can be to find qualified candidates. In fact, you may look through hundreds of applications before you find a skilled applicant. When you do, you want to be certain your new candidate is...
The #MeToo movement gained national attention in October 2017 when multiple allegations of sexual harassment against movie producer Harvey Weinstein came to light. Since these first revelations, the effects of the #MeToo movement have reverberated in workplaces...
California is a state known for its diversity and both state and federal employment laws prohibit discrimination based on various personal identifying factors including gender, race, national origin and religion. For employees who work in customer-facing roles and...
The California Family Rights Act is a California statute that permits leave for certain conditions. If you are an eligible employee, you may take leave of up to 12 weeks for a serious health condition or a similar condition that affects a family member. It also...
Employees are key to many businesses. If employers are not careful, they may find themselves facing litigation for handling certain employee situations in the wrong manner.To help avoid this, it is important to have proper business practices in place. In...
