A dear friend and colleague of mine posted on social media last week:   79% of …

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In addition to the increase in the NYS minimum wage on December 31, 2015, New York …

New Legal (and Financial) Requirements for NYS Employers in Business and at Work Read more →

I attended a great company holiday party last Friday – the company owners wanted to show …

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The story this week about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case against Quicken Loans is a cautionary …

Ensure Your Employee Handbook is a Tool (Not a Weapon) in Business and at Work Read more →

As we enter the fourth quarter of 2015, employees who earn paid time off on a …

Color Within the Exempt Salaried Lines With Unpaid Time Off in Business and at Work Read more →

A client reminded me last week about the value of camp counselor experience when hiring recent …

The Management Skills of Camp Counselors in Business and at Work Read more →

Harassed jail guard gets $3M Appeals court increases damages to be paid to former Rensselaer County …

Take Harassment Claims Seriously or Pay the Price in Millions in Business and at Work Read more →

The Times Union reported over the weekend on a Siena Research Institute poll of a vast …

The Legal (and Bottom-Line Cost) Impact of Inequity Gets CEOs’ Attention in Business and at Work Read more →

I’ve been a Human Resources Practitioner for over 25 years. As much as I love working …

HR Legal Improvisation Mistakes Hurt the Bottom Line in Business and at Work Read more →

From the Times Union earlier this week: State Office of Information Technology Services employee Wajahat A. …

Ensuring That Work Gets Done on the Clock Saves Money in Business and at Work Read more →