Notice Requirements

New York Paid Family Leave Notice Requirements

The New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law takes effect January 1, 2018. Eligible employees will be able to take leave under qualifying circumstances. The law imposes notice requirements on both employers and employees. Failure to comply with these requirements can have serious consequences. (Watch my recent Paid Family Leave webinar and sign up for the …

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Workforce Design

Workforce Design Meets Employment Law

Let’s say you are an entrepreneur. You have a product or service worth buying, and maybe you’re already selling it. But now you need to build a team to help your business really take off. What legal issues do you need to keep in mind when you consider your workforce design? Yes, I’m an employment …

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Can I Fire an Employee Over the Phone?

Can I Fire an Employee Over the Phone?

You’ve come to the conclusion that an employee has to go. But now you have to figure out how to do it. For most people, letting an employee go isn’t fun. And the thought of doing it face-to-face is particularly daunting. So, you arrive at the question, can I fire an employee over the phone? …

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