Every business with employees should consider whether and when to implement an employee handbook. Some companies will put a handbook in place even before they hire their first employee. Others will wait until they have an established workforce. So, what is the right time? Do you need an employee handbook now? Let me be honest … Read more
Most employers know that employees with disabilities may be eligible for “reasonable accommodations”. Fewer know where these obligations come from or exactly what they mean. Job applicants also have rights regarding reasonable accommodations. This includes accommodations to the hiring process as well as the position sought. Applicable Laws The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 … Read more
On March 1, 2018, former President Ronald Reagan was inducted into the U.S. Department of Labor Hall of Honor. According to U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, Reagan’s induction recognizes his accomplishments as a labor leader. Before leading the country, Reagan was president of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). The Sergeants Benevolent Association of New … Read more