Employer Policies for Coping with Coronavirus
I am sharing an additional blog this month due to the fast-changing workplace issues concerning the spread of coronavirus and its impact on day-to-day business. For the latest federal guidelines, visit the Department of Labor’s website at...
August: Navigating Medical Marijuana Laws
Navigating medical marijuana laws As more states legalize medical or recreational marijuana use, employers should review their employee handbooks to make sure they address current laws. Although marijuana use is still illegal under federal law, 33 states and...
July: Managing summer dress code challenges & HR Topics”
Dressing for summer When the weather warms up, we shed long pants and long-sleeved shirts for shorts and T-shirts. Many businesses have a dress code that begins with the Memorial Day holiday and ends with Labor Day. As we move into the hot days of summer, employer...
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave
New state law on Paid Family and Medical Leave A new Massachusetts law on Paid Family and Medical Leave will take effect in 2021. Paid family and medical leave benefits will be available to eligible workers and will be funded by payroll deductions beginning Oct. 1,...
Avoiding ageism in the job market and workplace
The American dream of working until you decide to retire is no longer the reality for many people. More people are losing their jobs before they’re ready to retire, sometimes through layoffs and sometimes by choosing to leave because they feel they’re being pushed out...
