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Posted on Apr 18, 2019 on Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Originally published in Family Business Magazine January/February 2019. Human resources is an essential component of any well-functioning business, but in many family companies, HR is merely an afterthought. Even those family business owners who recognize …
Posted on Mar 28, 2019 on Discrimination and Harassment, Retaliation, Sex, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
When a harassment or discrimination claim arises at a family business, the company must conduct an investigation just like any other company. This investigation, however, is often harder for a family business when the alleged …
Posted on Mar 27, 2019 on Disability, Discrimination and Harassment, Privacy Rights, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Service animals are becoming more prevalent and we are finding few employers have contemplated how to work with this new reality. The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and many State laws, including Connecticut’s and New …
Posted on Mar 4, 2019 on Labor Management Issues, Tips of the Month, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
In Connecticut, minimum wage is currently $10.10 an hour. However, localities across the country, including Connecticut’s neighbor New York City, have rapidly been increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 an hour. In fact, this has …
Posted on Jan 17, 2019 on Discrimination and Harassment, Retaliation, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Since October 2017, companies have been grappling with how to respond to the #MeToo movement. We have seen employers impose enhanced sexual harassment policies and conduct more robust internal investigations. We have seen New York …
Posted on Dec 13, 2018 on Disability, Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Tips of the Month, Wage and Hour by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
2018 brought more compliance challenges and administrative burdens to employers in New York State and New York City. Below is a quick recap of a few of these laws to ensure you are in compliance …
Posted on Nov 13, 2018 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News, Sex, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
The Stop Sexual Harassment Act, New York City’s new sexual harassment law, applies to all employers regardless of size. The law places new training and notice obligations on employers operating in the City, however many …
Posted on Oct 19, 2018 on Disability, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
If you are an employer in New York City, the words “cooperative dialogue” should now be at the top of your mind any time you discuss accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The …
Posted on Sep 27, 2018 on Discrimination and Harassment, Legal Updates, Sex, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
As employers grapple with the #MeToo movement, they are looking for new ways to encourage employees to report harassment allegations. Although employees are feeling more emboldened than ever to speak out, we have learned from …
Posted on Jul 26, 2018 on Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act, Legal Updates, Tips of the Month by Robert G. Brody and Katherine M. Bogard
Employers with 50 or more employees have known for years they are required to give employees Family Medical Leave under appropriate circumstances. However, they often struggle with what to do when an employee exhausts the …