When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S. in early March, healthcare services were impacted almost immediately. While cities went on lockdown, businesses shut their doors, and people stayed home, hospitals became the center of the crisis. Almost all nonemergency services were put on hold as healthcare providers struggled to manage the care of […]
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When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.6 on March 20th closing all non-essential businesses to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, no one could have predicted what would happen next. Most of us assumed the virus would be gone within weeks and we’d be back in the office in no time. […]
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Families First Coronavirus Virus Act (FFCRA) – Federal Court Ruling Changes You Need to Know! On Monday, August 3, a Federal Court in New York eliminated several key provisions of the FFCRA regulations, immediately affecting employers’ liabilities. Ed Kowalski the Director of HR, and his team have a brief presentation to share which […]
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According to the National Safety Council, every seven seconds a worker is injured on the job. As an employer, you have countless priorities to juggle each and every day – the safety of your workforce is likely right there at the top of the list. To achieve a safe workplace, you spend hours developing […]
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There’s a reason your job gets you out of bed in the morning, and it’s not the paperwork and other back-office tasks. As a business owner and leader, you’re driven to grow your revenue, improve your product or service, and collaborate with other talented people. And yet, those administrative tasks are calling your name […]
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We all want smooth workplace experiences, where everyone has the information they need and works well with everyone else to get the job done. But real-life workplaces feature employees with conflicting personalities, imperfect communication skills, and external pressures from financial or medical issues. If left unchecked, these stressors can surface as employee aggression in […]
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This month’s training topic is something that may not be typically talked about: Substance Abuse in the Workplace. The fact that some people use substances such as alcohol or illicit drugs, or that some people misuse prescription drugs is not new. The awareness that the abuse of substances may affect the workplace just as the workplace […]
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Employers are facing more disability discrimination lawsuits than ever – despite their best compliance efforts. In the past year alone, over 25,000 ADA charges were filed by the EEOC. The right way to accommodate One area that’s often a point of contention? The accommodation process. Workers and employers can have a very different idea of […]
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On October 1, 2018, New York State updated the sexual harassment prevention guidance and model documents it has made available online. The state had issued draft documents in August and had requested public comments. Here are some of the key differences in the final documents: The deadline for employers to complete the initial sexual […]
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If OSHA comes knocking, it is not advised to refuse entry! Refusing entry only delays the inevitable and can create an adversarial atmosphere. An OSHA inspector can easily acquire a search warrant or subpoena if they choose to do so. Your first step should be to verify their credentials. Their official ID will include […]
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