Due to high-profile cases in the news, many people know about issues with physical sexual harassment when they occur in the workplace. But did you know that sexual harassment occurs in non-physical forms, too? In fact, some studies show that the majority of sexual...
An employee handbook is one of the best ways for you to reach out and connect with staff. Make this important communication tool an easy-to-read, go-to source of information for all employees. Engaging content In writing the handbook, use simple but engaging language....
The I-9 process comes from the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, which requires most U.S. employers to verify the identities and work authorization of the new employees they hire. If your business operates in hospitality, construction or another sector that...
If you have more than a few employees, you are probably no stranger to the I-9 form. Thankfully, this form, which verifies the identity and employment authorization of new workers, comes with comprehensive instructions. Still, making certain missteps on the I-9 may...
Summer offers some excellent opportunities to express gratitude to your employees. If you are planning a barbeque or another summertime gathering, though, you should be on the lookout for sexual harassment. After all, when your employees are away from the office, they...
Business partners will not always agree on everything. Sometimes, it is possible for a dispute to begin spiraling wildly out of hand. In such cases, it is not uncommon for partners to turn toward a little outside help. A mediator might be exactly what quarreling...
Unfortunately, even as modern workplaces move into a new digital age, many of the same forms of discrimination continue to exist. Discrimination against pregnant workers serves as one of these potential issues. But what exactly does this form of discrimination look...
The shift to digital workspaces in recent years has had a profound impact on the way workforces structure themselves. In this span, many problems in workplaces have gotten solved. At the same time, though, many problems persisted, albeit changing somewhat with the new...
In today's workspace, more and more parts have gone digital either somewhat or entirely. This has made numerous parts of working easier for workers across the nation. At the same time, however, it has created new and unexpected problems or exacerbated old ones. This...
Anytime a state creates a new law it has repercussions that affect industries far and wide. This is especially the case when a state with a high population like California makes a ruling one way or the other. KXTV in Sacramento reports on how a California law...