Termination Tips: How to Fire an Employee

After you’ve made the difficult decision to terminate an employee, we suggest a less-is-more approach to delivering the news. Here are our top tips.

Employment Law, Policy, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyNovember 3, 2022fired employees, how to terminate an employeeComment

Why You Should Have Continuous Conversations With Your Employees

Continuous conversations provide the opportunity for an open, meaningful dialogue that offers honest feedback, encourages collaboration, and strengthens engagement.

What Employers Need to Know About Quiet Quitting

In recent months, “quiet quitting” has become the latest viral business buzzword, taking over social media and even making it into mainstream media coverage.

Culture, LeadershipJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 13, 2022quiet quitting, employee burnout, employee engagementComment

How to Develop a Budget-Friendly Employee Wellness Program

You can put together a wellness program that provides your teams with health benefits and an improved work-life balance without breaking the bank.

CultureJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 5, 2022employee wellnessComment

How to Create Effective Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs)

If an employee is struggling in their role but has the right attitude and soft skills, it’s worth considering a performance improvement plan (PIP) to turn things around.

PolicyJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 27, 2022performance management, Underperforming employees, performance improvement plansComment

Obeying Final Paycheck Rules: A State-by-State Guide

Whether an employee quits, is laid off, or is fired, employers are left with a lot to contend with, and one of the most important things to get right is the final paycheck.

Compliance, Employment Law, Policy, Remote WorkJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 15, 2022final paycheck laws by state, Compliance, PoliciesComment

I-9 Compliance: Dos and Don'ts

As the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency intensifies its enforcement of Form I-9 documents, it is critical that employers understand their responsibilities regarding the paperwork.

Compliance, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 6, 2022Form I-9, ComplianceComment

Are Your Managers Listening for FMLA Leave Requests?

Your managers need to put their FMLA ears on when an employee asks for leave, especially for unforeseen circumstances.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 25, 2022FMLA, risk mitigationComment

7 Tips to Attract New College Graduates to Your Team

If you would like to recruit new grads to your company, it helps to know what they are looking for in an employer.

Should Employers Mandate Time Off For Employees?

Whether you choose to mandate vacations or not, the best way to keep your employees happy, motivated, and engaged is to make sure you have a transparent, well-communicated leave and time off policy.

Policy, CultureJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 4, 2022mandated vacation time, PTO concerns, leave and time off policyComment

New Guidance on FMLA Leave and Mental Health

New Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Guidance has been issued explaining when eligible employees may take FMLA leave to address their own, or a family member’s, mental health conditions.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 1, 2022FMLA compliance, Family and Medical Leave ActComment

Paid Leave for COVID Vaccinations Extended in New York

New York employers should be aware that paid leave for Covid-19 vaccination was recently extended to remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 28, 2022Covid-19, Compliance, New York state lawComment