Interview
Thanks to Kerry Heaps for interviewing me on her 3/5/26 podcast Chromatic Counsel. It's 30 minutes long and on YouTube here. We discussed labor and employment law and HR, including what leaders and employers often misunderstand about workplace behavior. We also discussed: preventive HR strategies that reduce risk before disputes happen; leadership mistakes that quietly [...]
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 [...]
Why Every Small Business Needs an Employee Handbook September 5, 202 Written By: Small Business Exchange Photo credit: Dusan Petkovic - stock.adobe.com If you think your business is too small for an employee handbook, you’re not alone. Many owners believe that with just a handful of employees, formal policies aren’t needed. But the truth is, [...]
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Thanks to the Small Business Exchange for quoting me in their 5/27/25 article Hiring Your First Employee: A Guide for Entrepreneurs! Below is an excerpt and the full article. Hiring Friends and Family Many startups hire friends or family members to fill roles quickly. While this can work, it’s important to set clear boundaries. “I [...]
