As we approach the end of the year, many companies are already planning their holiday parties. Often these are held in restaurants, country clubs, event spaces and other off-site venues so that people have a chance to dress up, bring a guest and relax with colleagues...
Any successful company relies on mutual respect between the employer and employees. One cannot function properly without the other. For the most part, employees are paid a fair rate for their work and the company obtains a profit. However, there are occasions where...
Diversity in the workplace is something that a lot of companies praise in theory – but fail to practice in reality. One common form of workplace discrimination that often goes unnoticed or unaddressed is grooming discrimination. Grooming discrimination refers to the...
Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. Some people experience mistreatment because they are the only man or woman in a department dominated by one sex. Other people face discrimination and mistreatment based on their religion or a distinct medical...
As an employer, you frequently get called for references for former employees – sometimes, surprisingly so. When you and a former employee parted ways in less-than-amicable circumstances, you may wonder exactly what kind of value any reference from you may have. You...
As a business owner, you hope you don’t have to cut your employees’ pay rates. But you also know that it may be necessary. For instance, you may know that you need to cut costs, and reducing pay rates means that you won’t have to fire anyone. That said, even if you...
Employers and employees sometimes clash over the idea of dress codes. An employer will say that they want to set up a dress code so that the workplace has a uniform feel. The dress code can incorporate the branding elements, such as logos and color schemes, that give...
There was a time when workplace race discrimination was quite overt. Employers openly refused to hire or promote workers from certain backgrounds. Companies ignored hostile work environments where people used racial slurs and mistreated certain employees simply...
The Americans with Disabilities Act provides a host of rights for employees with disabilities. One thing that employers must do is make reasonable accommodations when these are requested. Reasonable accommodations can vary, but they essentially amount to adjustments...
Many Californians legally use marijuana with no negative effects on their life or work. Now, two laws that took effect on Jan. 1 will help ensure that California employees don’t suffer job repercussions for marijuana use in their personal lives. One law prohibits...
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