Tommie Jo Brode
Reasonable Accommodations for Disabilities in the Workplace
Many people have heard of the “Americans with Disabilities Act” (ADA) or even the phrase “reasonable accommodation.” It seems few outside the Human Resources community understand what is involved with either. Here is a good start: do not model your company’s compliance or employment practices after anything you see...
The Importance of an Employee Handbook
One of the questions I answer the most is “Does my organization need a handbook?” Yes, every organization should have a set of written policies so everyone knows what is expected. A policy can be in a formal handbook but could be shared with employees in other ways,...
