CommunityNorthCoast 99Workplace Policies & PracticesBuilding Community and Great Workplaces through Service August 11, 2023September 3, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu When building better workplaces, employers typically focus on making internal improvements that can range from renovating…3 minute readRead More
Background ChecksCriminal ChecksEEOCEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesWorkplace Policies & PracticesAn Introduction to Background Checks for Employers August 11, 2023July 9, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu For the new HR professional, and perhaps even for more seasoned HR managers, the process of…6 minute readRead More
EEOCEmployee Relations & Performance ManagementFMLAMaternityPregnancyWorkplace Policies & Practices4 Guidelines for Managing Pregnancy & Maternity in the Workplace August 11, 2023July 9, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Before your organization doesn't hire, promote, or accommodate your next pregnant employee—beware—because pregnancy-related lawsuits are increasing…7 minute readRead More
ACAAffordable Care ActbenefitsCompensation & BenefitsNortheast OhiopoliciesSurveywellnessWorkplace Policies & PracticesLocal Wellness Programs and the ACA August 11, 2023June 26, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Based on the results of the 2013-2014 ERC Policies & Benefits survey, Northeast Ohio employers are…3 minute readRead More
Dress CodeWorkplace Policies & PracticesWorkplace Dress Codes: Setting Expectations April 21, 2024June 11, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu As temperatures rise and the office starts to feel sparse with employees out on summer vacations,…3 minute readRead More
Employment Law & Legal UpdatesHarassmentharassment preventionLiabilitySexual HarassmentWorkplace Policies & Practices5-Step Checklist to Protect Against Sexual Harassment Liability April 21, 2024June 10, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Sexual harassment lawsuits continue to make up a large percentage of cases filed by the Equal…4 minute readRead More
Employee Relations & Performance ManagementEmployment Law & Legal UpdatesFMLAIntermitten LeaveWorkplace Policies & PracticesFMLA Intermittent Leave: 3 Ways to Manage It August 11, 2023June 5, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Intermittent FMLA leave can be extremely challenging for employers to manage. Fortunately, there are opportunities in the…4 minute readRead More
Captain AmericaTrafficWorkplace Policies & PracticesCaptain America Comes to NEO: 5 Ways Employees Can Battle the Traffic August 11, 2023June 3, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Captain America has come to Northeast Ohio, and the filming has likely already resulted in a…2 minute readRead More
FMLAWorkplace Policies & PracticesBeyond FMLA: Other Leaves of Absence August 11, 2023June 2, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Approximately 76% of Northeast Ohio organizations provide benefits under the FMLA, with larger organizations (those over…2 minute readRead More
ChecklistDress CodeHolidaysSummerVacationswellnessWorkplace Policies & PracticesThe Ultimate Summer Workplace Checklist August 11, 2023May 22, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu Sweet summertime is right around the corner. Bring on the company picnics, vacation schedules, and little…5 minute readRead More
HolidaysSummerWorkplace Policies & PracticesPaid Summer Holidays in Ohio Aline with National Stats August 11, 2023May 20, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu With Memorial Day unofficially kicking off “summertime” in Northeast Ohio for 2013, vacations, time-off and holidays…2 minute readRead More
ADAAmericans with Disabilities ActDisabilityEEOCEqual Employment Opportunity CommissionReasonable AccomodationWorkplace Policies & PracticesADA Compliance: How Much Is Enough? August 11, 2023May 15, 2013 by Liz Maier-Liu The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.…6 minute readRead More