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Can’t people just dress right? It’s such a hassle dealing with employees with prominent tattoos, midriff-baring tops, and see through materials. Let’s let the famous HR Red Book® sort it out. Dress codes. Most every company needs one, but putting together a policy that everyone understands, and that complies with government requirements isn’t easy. For […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor The holiday party—a traditional HR role that sounds simple, but can quickly turn into an expensive legal disaster. “With the let-loose attitude of holiday parties, employers often disregard the liabilities involved, especially when alcohol is being served.” says attorney Christopher J. Boman. It’s natural for employers […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, attorneys Michael Soltis and Allison Bogosian shared investigation tips. Today, their take on the ticklish business of credibility determinations, and an introduction to a new training system that will help with all your training requirements. Soltis and Bogosian are attorneys at the Stamford, Conn. offices of nationwide employment law firm Jackson Lewis. […]
Although most organizations are not particularly sophisticated in their investigation policies and procedures, says attorney Michael Soltis, unfortunately, juries have high expectations, especially for bigger organizations. How good must misconduct investigations be? There is, of course, no exact answer, say Michael Soltis and Allison Bogosian, attorneys at the Stamford, Conn. offices of nationwide employment law […]
There’s nothing quite like an untrained manager’s documentation. Yesterday’s Daily presented Pacifica attorney Allison West’s first four principles of “bulletproof documentation.” Today, we’ll see steps 5 through 7 of the bulletproofing process, and take a look at the California Employment Law Update.
Don’t terminate without running through this list of hidden problems, says attorney Edward M. Richters. You don’t want to be on the witness stand going “Humina, humina, humina” defending your decision to terminate. Richters comments came at a workplace law symposium sponsored by national employment law firm Jackson Lewis and the Connecticut Business and Industry […]
Amazon.com updates its list of the bestselling books every hour. Here is a snapshot of what is hot right now, this Monday morning, September 13, in the “Business Life” section of the “Business and Investing” category. 1. Winners Never Cheat: Even in Difficult Times, New and Expanded Edition by Jon M. Huntsman and Glenn Beck. […]
People who make firing decisions always think they are doing “the righteous thing,” says attorney Edward M. Richters,” but that’s not what counts. How it plays to the judge, the jury, and the EEOC is what counts.” Richters comments came at a workplace law symposium sponsored by national employment law firm Jackson Lewis and the […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor Seventy-eight percent of employers allow sick leave to be used to care for sick children, while 62 percent of employers report offering at least one form of assistance for child care to employees, according to a recent survey of Family Leave Practices by BLR®. The survey […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we offered Michael P. Aitken’s suggestions for employers reeling from the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Today, more of Aitken’s tips, and an introduction to an extraordinary policy development program. Aitken’s advice came during the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) recent annual Conference and Exposition in […]