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AUGUST 23, 2023

To give a sense of that, in order to complete the certification, our directors legally embedded their commitment to purpose beyond profit in the company articles. That’s an incredibly valuable support network showcasing best practice and providing opportunities to work together. This isn’t simply a nice to have, marketing exercise.

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MAY 20, 2022

It’s important to pay attention to the business matters at hand along with their legal aspects and personalities, he adds. My partners are people I meet through networking events or through the contracting community in Washington, which is small enough that you can ask around and vet the quality of their work. Jennifer Schaus.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2021

I know from this blog that it is illegal to volunteer for private companies, but is there any kind of loophole that makes this legal? Even if it’s legal, it feels deeply unethical. You’re also correct that for-profit companies can’t legally use volunteers. Am I right that this is NOT okay? In a wheelchair? Wheelchair?

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MARCH 25, 2022

” 2. “Background, I started working for my employer about 4/5 years ago, after a chain of retail/service/entry level office jobs (rural area, the job market for people with degrees not in medicine, law, or teaching tends to be thin, and business degree level work is challenging to find). Go find somewhere where you can thrive.

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JANUARY 10, 2022

I work as a data analyst for a small local nonprofit that is part of a large network. Legally, though, it’s a different question. It’s pretty common in retail and similar types of jobs not to have breaks scheduled in advance, since available break times can depend on when things are ebbing and flowing on any given day.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2021

So when an old client reached out about a really interesting position someone in their network was filling and asked if they could toss my name out, I said sure. I work in a service department in a retail store. I had the first interview and it went great, but my partner was acting strange.

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MAY 31, 2020

There are lots of legit reasons for someone to turn their video off — like bandwidth problems (especially if they share a network with other household members), or they’re eating and don’t want that on camera, or they share space with someone who doesn’t want to be on their video feed. Can I require them to keep the video on?

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OCTOBER 30, 2019

I’m having networking regret. I have been reaching out to my network and past work contacts. Maybe people in retail or restaurant work as well. But over the last year, you’ve been speaking more and more loudly and turning up your music higher, to the point that it’s making it tough for the staff to focus on their own work.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

I am a hiring manager with a retail chain. here is your employee handbook, which by the way states that [store] is a diverse workplace and respect and dignity in the workplace for all employees is taken seriously) or would the right/legal/best thing to do be wait and see what happens? I have a tricky situation that has come up.

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Work Life

JANUARY 26, 2024

Surra points out that industries like hospitality retail heavily rely on part-time workers and can see big results by lowering the eligibility threshold to allow more employees to qualify for benefits. Staffing firm LaSalle Network estimates that three-quarters of companies plan to hire in 2024. organizations will be hiring in 2024.

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OCTOBER 6, 2021

You’re right that legally your job is only protected for 12 weeks under FMLA and, in theory, an employer could fire you if you don’t return to work after that. The messages from Harry have often been aggressive and borderline abusive, and the sheer volume of messages probably constitutes legal harassment in some places.

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JANUARY 26, 2022

We’ve seen incredible results across a variety of sectors and industries – everything from IT to construction, retail to customer service, and more. Work with your legal and HR teams to ensure any changes comply with the law and best practices.). Melwood works with employers to help them take the first step.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I graduated from university at the end of last year, and I’ve had some internships and retail jobs during and after my studies. Is this legal? The first part of this — ordering you to stay home based on your Thanksgiving plans — is generally legal, as long as you’re not in one of the few states with off-duty conduct laws.

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JUNE 24, 2018

This isn’t the most important question, but it’s turned into the Yanny/Laurel of a networking group. Last week, he approached a coworker (a member of the networking group) about training with them. The perception of not being above board can lead to lost opportunities, and legal liability for actual dishonest conduct.

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Work Life

AUGUST 28, 2024

. “We are mindful that our employees and customers hold a wide range of beliefs, and the external and legal environment related to political and social issues continues to evolve,” Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a memo to employees. Several U.S.

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AUGUST 28, 2024

The retailer also will no longer participate in an annual survey by the Human Rights Campaign that measures workplace inclusion for LGBTQ+ employees, and will also stop sponsoring and participating in events, such as festivals and parades, that are outside of its business areas.

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JULY 18, 2024

arrives just weeks after rural retailer Tractor Supply ended an array of its corporate diversity and climate efforts. ” Legal attacks against companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have also drawn more attention following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling to end affirmative action in college admissions.

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