Leaves of Absence and Medical Issues: What Employers Need To Know Before Problems Escalate May 14, 2026 By Michele Schechter Employers today are navigating a workplace that looks very different from the one that existed even five years ago: Medical leave requests are more common. Mental health issues are openly discussed in the workplace. Vaccination [...]
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How Smart Employment Policies Protect Your Business March 11, 2026 By Jane Furigay Shapiro Businesses spend an enormous amount of time dealing with employment problems after they occur. Yet many of those issues can be avoided, or at least minimized, through thoughtful policies, procedures, and proactive management. Clear employment policies help employers set expectations, maintain compliance with [...]
Recruiting and Hiring Without Stepping on Legal Landmines by: Michele Schechter, Monday, February 2, 2026 Hiring a new employee should be exciting. It means growth, new ideas, and added capacity. But from a legal and financial perspective, hiring is also one of the riskiest things a business does. Every decision, from how a job is posted [...]
