An employee handbook is a document that outlines a company's policies, procedures and expectations for its staff. It serves as a guide for both new and current employees. While it is not a legal contract, it can help set clear standards and avoid confusion in the...
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How charting can protect doctors from malpractice lawsuits
Claims of medical malpractice can severely damage the reputation of a healthcare professional. They can also cause major financial hardship by increasing the cost to carry malpractice insurance. Doctors generally need to provide a professional standard of care to all...
When can employees take family or medical leave?
Employers calculate their staffing based on employees working a certain number of days and getting a certain number of holidays. Yet, they should also consider that workers may also need extra time off on occasions, due to things such as personal illness, needing to...
What is a reasonable accommodation in employment?
A job applicant or employee may need an employer to make certain changes to enable them to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job without difficulties. Any change made to a work environment or a rule/practice is referred...
Does your business need a succession plan?
Entrepreneurs put a lot of time and effort into starting and growing their businesses. But those long hours seemed worth it when the company started making a profit. If you put that much consideration into starting your company, why wouldn’t you put the same thought...
What is the CROWN Act: New York discrimination protection
Have you noticed that a lot of co-workers and your employer make comments about your hair? Do you find that it costs a small fortune to purchase hair products and other chemicals to style your hair like your employer expects? Do you think that your unique hair texture...
Launching a startup in an uncertain economy
Starting a business is always a risk, but launching a startup in an uncertain economy presents unique challenges. Economic downturns, inflation, supply chain disruptions, erratic approaches to policy and fluctuating consumer demand can contribute to today’s...
How employers can avoid discrimination with interview questions
Employers certainly want to avoid asking questions that could result in allegations of discrimination. At the same time, they need to know how to obtain important information during an interview. There’s a balancing act between asking necessary questions and avoiding...
How similar should your business partner be?
If you’re entering into a business partnership, it’s very important for you to choose the right person. The future success of the company may depend entirely on how well the two of you can work together. To this end, compatibility is very important. You need to work...
Avoiding genetic discrimination in the workplace
Genetic discrimination in the workplace occurs when employers make employment decisions based on an employee’s genetic information rather than their qualifications, performance or ability to do the job. This can include decisions related to hiring, promotions, job...
