Marijuana in the Manufacturing Workplace

Marijuana in the Manufacturing Workplace

By Kathryn J. Russo with Jackson Lewis P.C.The requirement to maintain a safe workplace often clashes with state and local laws that protect the rights of individuals who use marijuana while off-duty, creating unique challenges for manufacturing...
Employee Onboarding: What Employers Must Know

Employee Onboarding: What Employers Must Know

On her first day at work, Rebecca arrived at the office to find that nothing was ready for her. Her desk was cluttered with papers from the previous occupant, her computer had not been set up, and there was no one to greet her. She felt unwelcome and unimportant,...
The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in the Workplace

The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in the Workplace

Emergency action plans (EAPs) are often overlooked by businesses, but they are a critical component of workplace safety.  EAPs are written documents required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards that facilitate and organize...
HR Compliance Update | May 22, 2023

HR Compliance Update | May 22, 2023

FEDERAL UPDATESEEOC Covid-19 Guidance Updated.  With the official end of the federal national emergency, the EEOC just released updated “technical assistance” related to Covid-19, which includes: A warning that the end of the emergency does not give employers...