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Question: Can remote-work policies from the COVID pandemic be used against a company trying to bring employees back into the office? Answer: In certain circumstances, yes. Recently, courts have allowed juries to decide if on-site work is essential when the employer couldn’t definitively demonstrate on-site work was required or when a previous policy allowed substantial […]
Robyn Salvo, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Manhattan University, brings a unique blend of analytical prowess and people-centric leadership to her role. With over 25 years of experience, including 19 in higher education, Salvo is passionate about fostering a positive and inclusive work environment, using data-driven insights to guide decisions that strengthen […]
Bringing on a new employee represents a significant investment for any organization. Most companies want someone who will be with them long term to get the most of their investment. Unfortunately, even with multiple rounds of interviews, it’s hard to vet someone through conversations alone. Candidates always seek to put their best foot forward and […]
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Remote work saved the day during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now many employers—even those that initially embraced fully remote or hybrid work—are calling their people back to the office, triggering a cleverly named fad: “coffee badging.” What Is Coffee Badging? Some high-profile employers are getting pushback from employees who are unhappy with return-to-office (RTO) policies […]
The hiring process can be complex and time-consuming for even the smallest businesses. As they grow, of course, the landscape becomes even more complex, full of potential legal landmines that can be costly in terms of both out-of-pocket costs and business reputations. It takes a great deal of time, money and effort to post job […]
As reality television enthusiasts prepare for the Season 8 premiere of Netflix’s Love is Blind this Valentine’s Day, the show’s producers are navigating a recent National Labor Relations Board complaint that could lead to very real-world implications. In December 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against producers Kinetic Content and Delerium […]
Your boss sends an email at 5:00 AM, your teammate pings you on Slack at 10:00 PM, and your co-worker is firing off emails from a beachside cabana on vacation. Problematic? Maybe not. For many workers, the real problem isn’t the timing—it’s the pressure. Must you match their availability? Seventy-one percent of employees say they […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a buzzword on everyone’s lips, and to quote a hit song from the 1980s, apparently, “The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” In other words, many are quick to sing the praises of AI and the opportunities that lie ahead. However, as AI gains more headlines and becomes more ubiquitous, […]
Defining employee classifications is one of the most critical compliance tasks for employers. Misclassification can lead to costly legal and financial repercussions. But what exactly do we mean by employee classifications? What Are Employee Classifications? Employee classifications help determine a worker’s rights, benefits, and pay structure under labor laws. Two key distinctions are: Exempt vs. […]