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
Does your company allow employees to work from home? Telecommuting can be a great fit for many workers (and their employers). But organizations should consider various implications before going in this direction. Here, I’ll share 10 potential legal issues related to telecommuting. This isn’t meant to deter any business from using this model. It’s just … Read more
Through the State Budget bill signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 12, 2018, New York has new legal protections for unions that represent government employees. These measures seek to protect public sector unions from the potential implications of the Supreme Court’s upcoming decision in the case of Janus v. AFSCME. Many expect that decision … Read more