Employees often fail to consider the access given to employers regarding their personal information. As employees, we allow employers access to medical information, financial information, identifying information… even information about our spouses and children. We use the bathroom and possibly change clothing, and might even discuss personal issues, all the while assuming our privacy is […]
The First Amendment ensures Americans are free to practice whichever religion they choose and not be forced to worship according to the government, but this does not give everyone the freedom to do anything they want regarding religious practices. This is especially true in the workplace. Employers cannot discriminate based on religion, but they can […]
Social media continues to increase in popularity, and it seems every day there is a new platform that allow users to interact with one another in various ways. The use of social media is so prevalent that even those who don’t consider themselves tech-savvy or on top of the latest internet trends are using Facebook, […]
These days, many employers forbid employees drinking alcohol on the job or drinking excessively before coming to work. Unfortunately, if you suffer from alcoholism and you are unable to control your drinking, you face a number of risks and it could affect your job performance. Since alcoholism is classified as a disease, employees in recovery […]
It’s no surprise romance blossoms in the workplace all the time. After all, co-workers spend a great deal of time with one another and share experiences that bond them. Most people have connected with co-workers and consider at least a few of the people they see on a daily basis friends, so it only makes […]
Businesses are always looking for new ways to attract and keep the best employees in their industry and benefits are one of the most powerful tools they have available. The New Year brings new trends and benefits, and if you are lucky, your employer will offer one or more ways to boost your loyalty to […]
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a new plan to protect low-wage immigrant workers from wage theft. The plan was announced during his annual State of the State speech in mid-January and included the news his administration would sponsor temporary visas for any undocumented immigrant able to show he or she was subjected to […]
It’s the time of year when retail workers are challenged the most. Dealing with sale-hungry shoppers during the busiest shopping season, not to mention working extended hours, can really put a strain on an employee. It’s important to keep in mind that even with the hustle and bustle of the holiday shopping season, employers must […]
It’s not unusual to call in sick to work, only to be given a hard time or greeted with a mildly hostile environment once you return. It’s something employees have been forced to put up with for years, but losing your job because you need a sick day takes things to the extreme – and […]
Laws regarding use of marijuana are changing, but does that mean employee policies regarding marijuana use must also change? In most cases, the answer is no, which means regardless whether or not it is legal to use marijuana in your state, you still need to be aware of your employer’s policies and understand using the […]
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