HIGHLIGHTS New York employers will be required to provide leave to employees whom they know are domestic violence victims. The leave must be for a reasonable amount of time and for specified purposes. An employer is excepted from the requirement if the leave would cause...
Portable hard drives, USB flash drives, memory cards and other types of removable media are vital for the quick storage and transportation of data. For many businesses, removable media can be used as backup storage for critical digital files or even free up additional storage...
This sample policy makes clear your company's stance on service animals. This can be a stand-alone policy or part of an employee handbook. This sample policy should be customized prior to use. Service Animal Policy In compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA),...
The possibility of a costly abuse claim arising is a very real threat for organizations that provide care or services to vulnerable populations, including children, the disabled and the elderly. Abuse can take a variety of forms as it can be physical, emotional, sexual or...
LEGALIZED MARIJUANA AND EMPLOYMENT: OFF-DUTY USE AND DRUG TESTING HIGHLIGHTS STATE MARIJUANA LAWS DO NOT AFFECT EMPLOYERS’ RIGHTS TO: Prohibit employees from using marijuana at work or during work hours Prohibit employees from being under the influence of marijuana at work or during work hours Require employees...
Captive insurance programs, which are established to finance the risk of a parent group or groups and sometimes these groups’ customers, can provide advantages in risk management, insurance savings, wealth transfer and taxes. They are a form of alternative risk transfer used by major corporations,...
No company is safe from the threat of cyber-attacks. According to SmallBizTrends, 43 percent of cyber attacks target small business. Only 14 percent of small businesses rate their ability to mitigate cyber risks, vulnerabilities and attacks as highly effective. 60 percent of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyber attack. PEOs are very susceptible due...