Many companies in New York and across the nation may strive to promote a positive work environment and protect against unlawful activity. However, as employment laws may be subject to change at times, keeping up with modifications to the various topics involved could...
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Making informed decisions when terminating an employee
Companies in New York and elsewhere that hire others to assist with operations might not always know how long each employee will stay with the company. In some cases, business owners may even face a situation in which it might be necessary to terminate an employee,...
Possible topics to cover when drafting severance agreements
There may be a multitude of companies in New York and elsewhere who hire employees to assist with everyday operations and tasks. As it might not always be feasible to assume that employees will remain with the company until retirement, taking steps to prepare for the...
Taking a proactive approach to HR
Human resources is an essential part of a business. In addition to coordinating new hires, HR supports employees with questions about company policies and other issues that come up during their employment. Here’s what you should know about the advantages of being...
Is downsizing ethical?
The role of ethics in corporate America is an interesting one. When it comes to employee rights, of course, ethics certainly matter. It's important to treat all workers equally, for instance, avoiding bias and giving everyone a fair chance.When it comes to business...
Standing up for racial discrimination in the New York workplace
Any type of racial discrimination, no matter the context, is unacceptable. Unfortunately, many employees struggle in their workplaces because they are subject to one form of discrimination or another. Racial discrimination in the workplace could be direct or subtle,...
Can your employer just pay you next month?
You get a new job, and it goes well at first. You like it, the boss seems nice and you get paid on time. You start to settle in and wonder if this could be a career stop.Then one payday rolls around, and you don't get paid. You go to your boss and ask what happened....
Disabled workers cannot face harassment
Disabled workers need to be treated fairly in the workplace. This means they have the same rights to pay, hours, opportunities and much more. They deserve to be treated exactly like other workers who do not suffer from a disability.But it's not all about the...
What’s the difference between being fired and laid off?
When people lose their jobs, they sometimes use the terms "fired" and "laid off" interchangeably as if they mean the same thing. The person is just saying that they are not employed any longer. That sentiment may make sense on a basic level. They did lose their job....
What is casual racism in the workplace?
Though overt racism does still happen from time to time in the workplace, it is far more common to experience casual racism. Workers and employers understand that the overt racist beliefs held in the past are now illegal; whether they feel that way or not, they're far...