Having survived the holiday shopping season, retailers should begin to prepare for any new employment laws that will go into effect in the coming year (and, of course, should ensure that they are complying with existing...more
1/18/2018
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Marijuana in the workplace is currently a hot topic for retail employers, especially since voters in Massachusetts and other states legalized the recreational use of marijuana in November 2016. The law that passed and became...more
5/3/2017
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As your prospective employees are brushing up on their interview skills, it’s also a good time to ensure your hiring practices and procedures are in order. A regular review of employment application processes will keep them...more
Dealing with employees also means dealing with their misconceptions about employment law. This blog entry highlights some of these misconceptions and reminds employers of the significance of employment at will....more