As reported in the New York Times last week : on January 2, 2020, U-Haul International …

Smoking in NYS is a Key Protected (and Lawful Activity) When Hiring in Business and at Work Read more →

When I was the Director of HR for a national company, we would hold an annual …

A Few Real-Life Examples of “Petty Slights” or “Trivial Inconveniences” (Not NYS Sexual or Other Harassment) in Business and at Work Read more →

This story about the payroll company that late last week shut down abruptly, resulting in their …

NYS Legal and Illegal Payroll Deductions in Business and at Work Read more →

As I was the junior HR team member in a dying business division about to be …

Exceed Your New Hires’ Compensation and Benefits Expectations in Business and at Work Read more →

As a result of legislation signed by NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo on July 10, 2019, New …

NYS Employers Must Remove Salary History Questions from Job Applications and Interviews in Business and at Work Read more →

Truth be told, I’m not a fan of the traditional 360° review. If not structured properly, …

A 360° Review is Not a Performance Evaluation in Business and at Work Read more →

As I continue to conduct the NYS-Mandated Annual Sexual Harassment Training for employees and their managers, …

Your Board of Directors Should Attend Your Annual NYS Mandated Sexual Harassment Prevention Training in Business and at Work Read more →

Another typical compliance error that I find on employers’ job applications (and during  job applicant interviews) …

Questioning Job Candidates’ Marital Status is Not Compliant in Business and at Work Read more →

Over the course of my 25+ years ensuring employer Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance, a …

Do You Know the FLSA Difference Between Inside Sales (Always Nonexempt Hourly) and Outside Sales (Generally Exempt Salaried) Employees in Business and at Work? Read more →