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 →

Need to hire seasonal help for the upcoming holiday season? Reminder: they’re always temporary W-2 employees, …

Do You Know the Difference Between an Employee (W-2) and an Independent Contractor (1099) in Business and at Work? 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 →

“No one ever told me at the time that I made them uncomfortable.” As I started …

Leaders Need to Fully Understand How Sexual Harassment by Leaders Impacts Their Employees in Business and at Work Read more →

At this writing, the list of NYS COVID-19 restricted-travel states is up to 43 states: COVID-19 …

A NYS Employee’s Personal Travel to a COVID-19-Restricted State is NOT Essential in Business and at Work 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’ve spent the last 31 years of my career preventing and stopping workplace discrimination against employees …

Employers Taking a Stand Against Workplace Racial Discrimination Communicate Compliance, Culture and Cost-Avoidance 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 →