A Few Real-Life Examples of “Petty Slights” or “Trivial Inconveniences” (Not NYS Sexual or Other Harassment) in Business and at Work
When I was the Director of HR for a national company, we would hold an annual …
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Do You Know Which Jokes Constitute Sexual (and Other) Harassment in Business and at Work?
It’s straightforward, actually. Avoid any jokes about any sexual topics at work – including but not …
NYS Legal and Illegal Payroll Deductions in Business and at Work
This story about the payroll company that late last week shut down abruptly, resulting in their …
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You Must Distribute Your NYS-Compliant Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy at Your NYS-Mandated Annual Employee Harassment Prevention Training (and to New Hires) in Business and at Work
At the end of the NYS 2019 legislative session, additional employer requirements are now effective for …
Complete Your New Hire I-9 Forms Correctly to Avoid Compliance Issues in Business and at Work
On their first day at their new job, a mentee filled out their portion of the …
Avoid an EEOC ADA Lawsuit by Giving an Amputee a Chair in Business and at Work
Apparently, the $100k lawsuit settlement with the EEOC paid by another company for failing to give …
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Touching Another Person’s Hair in NYS is Now Racial and Sexual Harassment in Business and at Work
Earlier this month, New York state enacted a new law clarifying that racial discrimination includes discrimination …
NYS Employers Must Remove Salary History Questions from Job Applications and Interviews in Business and at Work
As a result of legislation signed by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 10, 2019, New …
Your Board of Directors Should Attend Your Annual NYS Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training in Business and at Work
As I continue to conduct the NYS-Mandated Annual Sexual Harassment Training for employees and their managers, …
A Chair is a Reasonable ADA Accommodation in Business and at Work
Pop Quiz – which is more cost-effective? Providing a chair to a hotel front desk employee …
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