State and federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Acts require companies to provide notice before taking certain actions to reduce the size of their workforce. For employers conducting reductions in force in New York, the state law will almost always be more restrictive. Thus, complying with New York’s WARN Act will usually also satisfy the federal … Read more
Many employers test their employees for drug use. Some test only during the hiring process. Others require drug testing for existing employees on either a periodic or occasional basis. This post doesn’t weigh in on whether your organization should drug test employees. But it provides an overview of some of the legal issues involved. Employee Rights … Read more
On April 25, 2018, I presented a complimentary webinar called “Don’t Fire Me on Friday!” For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I go over some practical tips on how to let employees go without aggravating the situation. … Read more