Often, when an employer reviews a complete job application and has a successful interview with the candidate, they may be ready to extend an offer of employment to the individual. However, it is a good practice in many cases for a New York employer to first utilize a...
Month: January 2018
Retaliation in the workplace should not be tolerated
Not long ago this blog discussed the very serious legal topic of workplace retaliation. Workplace retaliation occurs when an employee suffers work-related consequences for taking action against a policy, practice or other employment matter that happens in their job...
Applicants Who Exclude Their Own Resumes From Consideration
In a recent blog, we have discussed the notion of culture fit and the increased perception that hiring for similar personalities and like demographics has become a double-edged sword. It is not an uncommon belief that culture fit has become a thinly-veiled excuse for...
Avoid illegal questions during the interview process
Hiring a new employee can be a difficult process for a New York employer. As they work through applications and resumes, it can be hard to find ways to distinguish the names they read on paper from one another. When they do get to meet prospective employees in...
What is workplace retaliation?
Sometimes in sports, a player may receive what they perceive to be a dirty hit or unfair call. Rather than accepting the matter as finished, some athletes will choose to retaliate against the offending player or referee when the opportunity presents itself. This form...
