Behind the Curtain of a Workplace Investigation May 29, 2019 48%. Percentage of American adults who report experiencing abusive behavior at work. Join ESC and Rupp Baase as they take you behind the curtain of workplace investigations, before, during and after. Learn how these situations can impact your business. Read More
Workers Accuse Google of Retaliation May 28, 2019 In November 2018, Google Employees protested against pay inequity and nontransparent approaches to the topic of sexual harassment, among other things. These are hot button topics within employment and HR. Now several of these Google workers are claiming that they are being retaliated against by their employer. Read More
Quiz Corner: Involuntary vs. Voluntary Separations April 11, 2019 If I want to terminate an employee, can I give them the option to resign instead so that they have a better employment record? Read More
Request Schedule Change After Disability Leave March 25, 2019 An employee is out on disability leave. The employee calls to request to come back to work, but only working nights and weekends. Does the employer have to accommodate this request? Read More
Quiz Corner: Background Checks February 19, 2019 Q: Can an employer conduct a background check before extending an offer of employment? A: Federal law does not prohibit employers from conducting background checks before an offer of employment is made. However, state laws may have restrictions such as limiting what type of information may be requested before an offer is made. Examples include… Read More
Hot Topics & Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law January 24, 2019 Hot Topics & Recent Developments in Labor and Employment Law Join Goldberg Segalla and Employer Services Corporation for updates in labor and employment law and best human resources practices throughout the life cycle of an employee. When: Thursday, February 14, 2019 8 a.m. | Registration and continental breakfast 8:30 – 10: a.m. | Program Where:… Read More
Quiz Corner: Which interview question is a “no-no”? January 24, 2019 Which interview question has the potential to be discriminatory under federal law? A. Why did you leave your last job? B. This job requires you to lift 10-pounds. Are you able to lift at least 10-pounds with or without reasonable accommodations? C. Are you a U.S. Citizen? D. Who is the best manager you ever… Read More
Quiz Corner: Overtime Pay December 5, 2018 Can You Refuse to Pay Unauthorized Overtime? Q: Can an employer refuse overtime pay for an employee if the company policy clearly states that overtime must have prior management approval? A: Employees who clock in and out in order to be paid are usually nonexempt and only paid for the hours they work. Even if the… Read More
Compliance Update: NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention October 1, 2018 Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy Update NY State has considered the many comments that were submitted in response to their proposed Sexual Harassment Prevention policy and training requirements, and posted their final model policy and training requirements. They have back-tracked on their original requirement that the training of all current employees be completed by January 1, 2019… Read More
Quiz Corner: Working Under the Influence July 20, 2018 Q: Are employees who come to work under the influence of an illegal substance covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? A: Under the ADA, employees who are currently engaged in illegal drug use are not considered qualified individuals with a disability. However, employees who are prescribed drugs to treat a condition are protected under… Read More