Is Your Company’s Employee Leave Policy Too Rigid?

By Connor Ingram / May 12, 2015 / Employee Handbooks and Workplace Policies No Comments

Creating an employee leave policy may seem easy at first — you decide whether to offer paid time off and pick a number of days to offer employees. There’s more to it, though. While most employers understand the importance of encouraging time off so people can rest and recharge, things can get complicated when employees exhaust their leave due to […]

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5 Steps You Should Take to Help Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

By Mickey Matran / April 21, 2015 / Employee Handbooks and Workplace Policies No Comments

Doing what you can to prevent sexual harassment is good for business because it protects both employees and your company. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act makes it illegal to harass a job applicant or employee because of that person’s sex. This may include unwelcome touching or sexual comments, demands for sexual favors, or other physical or verbal harassment […]

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Workplace Social Media Policies Must Protect Employers Without Violating Employees’ Rights

By Mickey Matran / April 16, 2015 / Employee Handbooks and Workplace Policies No Comments

By now you probably know it’s a good idea for your company to have some kind of social media policy in place, but have you implemented one yet? And, if so, have you had it reviewed by an attorney to make sure it’s not violating employees’ rights to concerted activity or whistleblowing protections? Also, have you considered how to handle […]

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