Human Resources Essentials Blog

What are Weingarten Rights?

August 26, 2020

Weingarten Rights are the rights of employees to have union representation during investigatory interviews or pre-disciplinary meetings....

What are Michael Porter’s 3 Generic (Grand) Strategies?

August 24, 2020

What are Michael Porter’s Three Grand (Generic) Strategies? Porter’s Generic Strategies Model describes 3 generic strategies for an organization to gain a competitive advantage. Those...

You are Pregnant, You are Fired!

May 5, 2020

Upcoming PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP Exam Prep Evening Programs

January 8, 2020

ADA and the Interactive Process

December 11, 2019

The “Interactive Process” can be a scary term for many Human Resources Professionals. My goal today is to show you that it does not have...

A Drop of Compassion is what an Individual Suffering of Alcoholism Needs.

November 6, 2019

The Americans with Disabilities Act may protect a “qualified” individual who suffers of alcoholism who can meet the definition of “disability.”...

Employers Obligation to Prevent and Investigate Sexual Harassment Cases

November 5, 2019

Having an Accommodation Mind-Set! It’s that Simple!

November 4, 2019

Did You Know? Reinstatement After Returning from Military Service

November 1, 2019

How soon must a person report back to work or apply for reinstatement after returning from Military Service?...

I-9 Interesting Facts

October 31, 2019

As 2020 is fast approaching. we need to ensure we are following the correct steps for verifying employment work eligibility. ...

Did You Know? Intermittent ADA Does not Exist!

October 30, 2019

Erratic, unpredictable absences such as allowing an employee to come in and leave at any time is not a reasonable accommodation as per the Americans...

Are Employers Required to Use the FMLA Forms from the Department Of Labor?

October 29, 2019

Employer's failure to provide proper FMLA notices to the employees will be ruled by courts as interference with employee's rights. So many cases have resulted...