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.…
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.…
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.…
Hiring Dos and Don'ts…
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.…
This complimentary interactive breakfast seminar was hosted by ESC and Gross Shuman on March 30th, 2017 at The Saturn Club.…
Based on our customers’ request for an entry-level coaching & progressive discipline seminar, we are once again going back to the basics. This HR seminar will identify the components of performance management, traits of top coaches, and help introduce or reinforce the importance of ongoing coaching and progressive discipline.…
Amid the social, political, and economic turmoil of 2016 came significant legal and regulatory developments that likely left employers with more questions than answers. Are your policies and procedures compliant? How can you bring your employee handbooks up to speed? What can yo do better in your hiring and retention endeavors?…