Here’s a handy list of government websites that will help employers deal with employee issues: 1. U.S. Department of Labor The federal Department of Labor, now led by Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, contains many relevant agencies, including: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs …
This is the first post in a series discussing some basic employment law terms. I hope this will help employers better understand the words that frequently come up in employment law. If there’s a term you’re wondering about that isn’t discussed here, let me know. A “ADA”: The federal Americans with Disabilities Act. This law prohibits employers …
Every year the Leadership Buffalo organization holds its Values Awards luncheon to honor a member of the Western New York Community in each of five categories. As a graduate of Leadership Buffalo’s 2011 Rising Leaders Program, I have attended this event for most of the past seven years. This year’s awards were presented on May …
