Fewer than one-third of employees in the U.S. are engaged in their work, and a recent study links that low number directly to managers. Gallup’s latest study surveyed over 7,000 employees to examine how their managers’ behavior impacts engagement, and ultimately, whether or not workers jump ship. The study found that bad managers have […]
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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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An increase in the minimum wage, intended to eventually bring New York’s state minimum wage to $15 an hour, is set to go into effect on December 31. As a result of a measure signed into law in April 2016, the state will continue to see minimum wage increases implemented on a regional basis. […]
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With elections approaching, below is a reminder of New York State’s Voting Leave Law for those employers with New York-based employees: Under N.Y. Election Law § 3-110(1), employers must provide employees who are registered voters with “sufficient time” for “any election” so that they may vote. Pursuant to N.Y. Election Law § 3-110(2), employers […]
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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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As many of you know, proper documentation is critical in almost every aspect of managing your employees. In litigation, documentation can mean the difference between a defense verdict and a multimillion-dollar jury award. But don’t document just to document—poor documentation is often worse than no documentation at all. Instead, document with purpose. Here are […]
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Did You Know? Final Guidance for New York’s Sexual Harassment Training Release On October 1, 2018, New York State updated the mandated sexual harassment prevention guidance for all New York State employers. In summary: Training: All current employees must receive Sexual Harassment Prevention training that meets State guidelines. Ethan Allen HR Services clients are […]
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First impressions are key when it comes to new employees – and not just from your perspective as the employer. How you treat your new hires during the onboarding process plays a significant role in how they view you as a manager and establishes how engaged they’ll feel regarding their contributions. Go beyond the standard […]
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Countless formal and informal studies show that most employees retain at least some company data when they leave a job. The reasons vary from the benign (such as when an employee inadvertently keeps a work flash drive) to the more malicious (such as in the case of an employee’s deliberate theft of company trade […]
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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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