Employers Blog

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule that bans non-compete agreements for a wide array of employees, with certain exceptions for high-level executives.

Let’s be real….an organization that invested in a decent handbook isn’t just passing that thing around. If someone is sharing their leftovers, that handbook wasn’t good when it was fresh.

The service industry throbs with the pulse of human interaction, where skilled hands and warm smiles weave experiences that linger long after the bill is paid. Yet, beneath the surface of friendly exchanges and steaming plates lurks a complex current: the question of compensation. Tips, the traditional lifeblood of many service sectors, have fueled countless careers while leaving others perpetually afloat. But at what cost, and is there a calmer sea upon which service businesses can navigate?

I usually acknowledge that they're having an emotion and ask if they need a minute and get them a Kleenex. And beyond that, I don't do much at all about it.

So, maybe a woman tells a male investigator, "You can't understand my sexual harassment concerns because you're a man."  My sort of snide answer is: Well, if you can't explain it to me, you're not going to be able to explain it to a judge either.