The holiday season is upon us and it’s not just about decking the halls but also managing employee time off effectively.  Here are some tips for navigating this festive challenge:

Plan Ahead: A Holiday Calendar is Your Best Friend

  • Start early by creating a holiday calendar that highlights critical dates, including office closures and special

This post was authored by Heather R. Coffman.

A concept known as “lost time” in some negotiated Memoranda of Understanding is now State law. Effective January 1, 2019, public employers may be required to grant paid leaves of absence to employees so they can serve in leadership positions in their unions, if requested by

Elections.jpgEvery election has its share of controversy and hot-button issues; the 2016 election, however, is a spectacle the likes of which few of us have ever seen.  It is inevitable that employees will talk about the election in the workplace, and, especially in this volatile political climate, these discussions can result in heated arguments.  Because