Can I Ban Cellphones and Recordings at Work?
Completely banning cell phones is not something you can legally do. It is, however, possible to create policies that encompass the appropriate time and place for cellphone use.
A Guide to Drug Testing and Drug-Free Workplaces in the Era of “Legal” Marijuana
With medical and recreational marijuana use becoming legal in more states nationwide, it can be tricky to figure out what kind of drug-testing policy your business should have. There are many variables involved and in this article, we'll give you a general overview of the necessary considerations so you can determine what policy is right for your organization.
The Deputy, the Undertaker and the IT Guy
I’m introducing them to you to highlight a key theme that we see here repeatedly at Vantage Point: amazing people, with specific professional backgrounds, looking for a change. The challenge is that for most Recruiting firms, these folks are defined by those career paths, and they can’t see the “amazing” standing in front of them. We don’t see the world that way, and think that any small business looking for quality people, would rest easy knowing these three are on the job.
Why Training Your Employees is Good for Retention
Employees who feel valued, appreciated and invested in are more likely to have overall improved performance and will put their new skills to immediate use, which will help solidify their knowledge.
What is the Interactive Process?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to reasonably accommodate the disabilities of their employees and to engage in an interactive process when a request for accommodation is made.
What Defines a Workweek?
Most people define a work week as the hours of operation of a business, often starting at 8am on Monday and ending on 5pm Friday. There is a bit more to it than that, and it's necessary to ensure compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by establishing an actual workweek.
Sex Discrimination Includes Sexual Orientation
On April 4 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals became the first appeals court to rule that sex includes sexual orientation. The Court's ruling creates law in Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
Managing Pregnant Employees – Keeping the Basics in Mind
Wendy becomes pregnant after four months on the job and asks her employer if she can have light duty and temporary leave. The employer terminates Wendy’s employment instead of accommodating her requests.
Exempt Employees – Know Their Rights!
Question: I have an exempt employee who only worked one day this week, but claims he needs to be paid for the whole week. Is that right?
Privacy Violations Are Nothing To Celebrate
There’s no law against it, but some employees may feel that announcing their birthday violates their privacy.