Does allowing an employee to miss work or have an exception hurt the bottom line? Thriving businesses understand putting people first leads to greater success. A people-first culture requires recognizing people have lives outside of work and there will be times productivity can’t always be your employees’ No. 1 priority. When productivity is your only...
The EEOC provides guiding principles to curb bad behavior in the workplace through prevention training.
‘Tis the season for holiday parties. After the COVID-19 pandemic forced offices to cancel gatherings in 2020, many companies will express their gratitude to employees for the first time in two years. Between free alcohol, lots of mingling, and sometimes a destination venue, festivities can easily drift across legal boundaries. The last thing companies need...
Don't let fun celebrations turn into business nightmares. Limit your company’s risk and prevent the office holiday party from going off the rails with these guardrails.
Last year, we provided holiday tips for avoiding lawsuits. With office parties just around the corner, we wanted to follow up with some further suggestions and tips on FMLA leave and the holidays. It’s the perfect gift from an Atlanta employment attorney to business owners and managers. No Mistletoe It’s all fun and games until...
On February 22, Stanton Law and the Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce co-hosted a lunch and learn on “The Weinstein Effect: Handling Sexual Harassment Claims.” It was the first event of its kind held at our office, and it was an overall success! After some networking and lunch, attendees listened to a presentation by five...
In March 2017, bills were introduced to the House and Senate that would include the death of a child as a qualifying event under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Parents who are eligible employees who work for qualified employers could take up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave to mourn the loss of...
In 2010, the EEOC received a complaint that Crothall Services Group was using criminal background checks and criminal history to make hiring decisions that had a “disparate impact” on African-Americans, Hispanics, and male applicants – that is, even though the criteria was facially non-discriminatory, the criteria disproportionally affected certain protected groups. Before reaching whether Crothall’s...
Manori de Silva is taking on the International Sector at Stanton Law. Qualified as an attorney in England (solicitor) and the United States, she uses her understanding of cultural differences to help European companies to do business in the United States. She also helps American companies navigate the complex web of worker protections in Europe. Click here to check out...
Transgender issues are in the news as of late, most notably surrounding transgender individuals and the use of public restrooms. What would you, as an employer, do if an issue involving a transgender employee were to arise in your workplace? What happens if a transgender employee wants to use the restroom of her choice and...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has recently released decisions and guidance with potentially significant implications for employee handbooks. These new developments are of mixed weight, and some we expect may eventually be more critical to incorporate than others. Regular review of your handbook by an employment attorney helps ensure that your company is up...
Much of our advice to clients flows from observing two principles of human behavior, the first being: Angry people sue. Appreciating Principle #1 often helps employers navigate turmoil (or near-turmoil) with existing employees. Having patience and taking extra steps to manage employee expectations can sometimes avert or downgrade a brewing conflict, and proactively maintaining a...
This video offers a funny (and uncanny) depiction of one particularly challenging workplace personality: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f57mGsZXF34 More on “derailers” and what they mean for your business to follow.
Conflict comes in all sizes and shapes. It can be both constructive and destructive, productive and unproductive. But one thing is certain: where there are people, there is the potential for disagreements, disputes and interpersonal flare-ups that can undermine the health and well-being of any environment. Being aware of the different types of conflict and...
Raise your hand if you’re an abusive boss. Raise your hand if you’ve had an abusive boss. If my experience holds, a lot more hands went up in response to the second question than the first. I’ve found that the reason for this disparity is two-fold. First, one obnoxious manager can wreak havoc on the...