Sexual harassment continues to make news. Although much of the attention has focused on the powerful and famous, sexual harassment can occur in any business, and employers ignore the problem at their own peril. Now is the time to review your... Read more
The New Year always brings with it renewed hope for the future. In 2018, the New Year will bring Pennsylvania businesses many issues to address, old (sexual harassment) and new (medical marijuana). Here’s my list for the three issues your... Read more
Reminder: Turn off any distractions. Take a few minutes to relax. Keeping the distractions off, turn your full attention to your recruiting efforts. Honestly, but without judgment, answer the following questions: How do you recruit new... Read more
There’s been much talk about mindfulness. Many of you will recognize it as part of a yoga or meditation practice. Don’t worry. I’m not going to suggest that you meditate or strike a pose in the office. I am going to ask you to do... Read more
Beginning January 22, 2017, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require employers to use the 11/14/16 edition of Form I-9, which verifies the identity and employment authorization of new employees. Although employers can use the... Read more
For anyone thinking that the injunction entered by a Texas federal court would end the change to the overtime regulations, think again. The matter has been appealed to the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In broad terms, one... Read more
For those of you preparing to change exempt status or salaries based on the new overtime regulations, you can relax. On November 22 a federal court in Texas granted an injunction temporarily stopping the new regulation from taking effect December... Read more
It’s not too early to start working on year-end evaluations. Whether you’re a first time manager or a seasoned veteran, chances are that you dread the process. Here are some simple tips to reduce the stress. Encourage... Read more
As we’ve all heard by now, come December 1, 2016, salaried (that is, exempt) administrative, professional, or executive employees who make less than $47,476, become entitled to overtime. Many employers are... Read more
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear the appeal of Saladworks, LLC v. W.C.A.B. (Gaudioso), 124 A.3d 790, 791 (Pa. Commw. 2015), reargument denied (Nov. 23, 2015), appeal granted, 135 A.3d 1016 (Pa.... Read more
