Fitness-for-Duty Employee Exams

The ADA poses limitations on when an employer can request a fitness-for-duty examination. You need reasonable belief based on OBJECTIVE evidence that the employee’s health condition may either: prevent them from performing essential job functions or pose a threat to themselves or others. Don’t make assumptions.
Employee References: The Good, Bad & Ugly

A recommendation from an employer must be given in a fair, honest, and accurate manner. You as an employer, have responsibilities not only to the person being referenced but also to the person requesting the reference. Therefore, the reference should be honest and not overly positive if it is not warranted or overly negative if that […]
Exit Interviews – An Important but Often Overlooked Management Procedure by Companies

Employers are aware that firing an employee is a sensitive matter that must be handled with care. You, as an employer, are obligated to continue protecting employees’ rights even after an employee has resigned, retired, or been terminated. But you need to safeguard the company as well. The exit interview is a practice that some […]
New Year Resolutions For Your Business

If you want your business to thrive in 2023 and beyond, I suggest you adopt these five practices as new year’s resolutions.
Top Tips for Maintaining Employee Files and Documentation

Maintaining proper employee files and documents is vital to protecting your business from frivolous lawsuits. HR departments should be guided by your attorney.