When news broke that Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC) dropped his re-election bid following a rare (yet …

It’s Much More Than “Not Touching;” Why Edwards’ Conduct Is Textbook Sexual Harassment Read more →

“It’s déjà vu all over again.” What am I missing? More specifically, what are these employers missing? …

A Chair is STILL a Reasonable Accommodation in Business and at Work – 3rd Time’s a Charm? Read more →

In the category of “you can’t make this stuff up,” an interesting issue involving a sexual …

Sexual Harassment Complaint Against Your CEO? Don’t Freestyle the Investigation or It’ll Cost You in Business and at Work Read more →

From the NYS Department of Health FAQs on the December 13, 2021 – January 15. 2022 …

No COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement? All NYS Employees & Visitors Must Wear a Mask Indoors Starting December 13, 2021 Read more →

Aside and apart from the frustration I’m experiencing as an HR practitioner listening to a white-collar …

There’s No Such Thing as Appropriate Touching in Business and at Work – ONLY NO TOUCHING AT ALL Read more →

Contrary to urban legend, I don’t know all 500,000 people in our geographic area. However, my …

Avoiding the September – December 2020 Federal Payroll Tax Holiday Will Save You Time, Money and Flak in Business and at Work Read more →

I work with my clients to help them navigate the maze (and/or web, depending on the …

Employee Leave Navigation is Best (and Confidentially) Handled by an HR Professional in Business and at Work Read more →

This break from COVID-19 workplace updates is brought to you by the upcoming September 30, 2020 …

Employ 5 – 99 Employees? Policy Planning to Consider Before the NYS Paid Sick Leave September 30th Effective Deadline Read more →

I’ve spent a good chunk of my HR career over the last 30 years or so …

Fact-Based COVID-19 Workplace Safety Boundaries Protect Employees’ Health & Safety – Not Opinions Read more →

Thanks to push back from the NYS Business Council, Governor Cuomo closed a loophole which initially …

Choose the Correct Mandatory NYS Quarantine PTO for Employees Returning from COVID-19-Restricted States Read more →