OSHA Increasing In-Person Inspections May 29, 2020 Your Safety Plan OSHA has announced they are increasing the number of in-person inspections in all types of workplaces due to COVID-19, and they have made it known that they expect businesses to have an exposure/infectious disease control plan. You can begin to develop your business plan by completing the state’s safety plan template. Components… Read More
The Five Steps of Coaching & Progressive Discipline February 13, 2020 Coaching and progressive discipline is the process for both dealing with teaching employee’s new skills as well as dealing with job-related behavior that does not meet expected performance standards. The primary purpose of progressive discipline is to assist the employee to understand that a performance problem or opportunity for improvement exists. The goal of this process is to have the employee improve their performance to average or above-average expectations, but sometimes this doesn’t happen. In these instances, there must be a commitment to move forward with a separation or the entire process becomes meaningless. Read More
Do you need a written PTO policy? February 3, 2020 The Importance of Having a Written PTO Policy Employment law does not mandate the allowance of paid time off (PTO) to employees for events such as vacations, personal time, and sick days. It is, however, a best practice of Employers of Choice. Employers have flexibility regarding the amount of time off, if any, they will offer to… 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
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
NYS Paid Family Leave: An Employers Checklist November 28, 2017 NYS Paid Family Leave: An Employers Checklist Starting January 1, 2018, nearly all private employees in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. Here is what you need to do now. Make sure your PFL coverage is intact. Generally, PFL insurance is added to the disability insurance policy an employer already carries.… Read More
Seminar: Navigating Hot Button Human Resource and Legal Issues in the Workplace March 30, 2017 What Every Employer Needs to Know This complimentary cnteractive breakfast seminar was hosted by ESC and Gross Shuman on March 30th, 2017 at The Saturn Club. Panelists: Liz Warren, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, ESC Rachael Brown, Director of Business Development, ESC Hugh Carlin, Partner, Gross Shuman Trevor Torcello, Partner, Gross Shuman Facilitated… Read More
Client Seminar: Back to the Basics March 1, 2017 Utilizing Mentoring, Coaching & Progressive Discipline to Reinforce Positive Behavior A Complimentary Breakfast Seminar for Clients of ESC. This HR seminar, presented by Whitney Bower and Greg Gjurich, HR Consultants, was held on March 1st at Milo’s Restaurant. Overview Based on our customers’ request for an entry-level coaching & progressive discipline seminar, we are once again… Read More
Seminar: Navigating a New World February 10, 2017 A 2017 Roadmap for Private-Sector Employers Clients and colleagues of Goldberg Segalla and Employer Services Corporation were invited to join us at Goldberg Segalla on: Thursday, February 9, 2017 Our panel of leading legal and human resources advisers provided an interactive, in-depth look at what changed in 2016 – and what your company could do to… Read More