HR Basics

employee documentation

Email Isn't Enough: Why Verbal and Digital Feedback Still Needs to Be Documented

Aug 18, 2025

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7 min read

Email Isn't Enough: Why Verbal and Digital Feedback Still Needs to Be Documented

Coaching by conversation is good—but without documentation, it might as well have never happened.

Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

Discipline Disasters: What Happens When You Skip the Paper Trail

Aug 11, 2025

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8 min read

Discipline Disasters: What Happens When You Skip the Paper Trail

How informal discipline, missing notes, or untrained managers can turn a simple issue into a six-figure lawsuit.

Lee Jacobs

onboarding

Signs of the Times: What Workplace Posters You Need—and Why They Matter

Jun 11, 2025

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6 min read

Signs of the Times: What Workplace Posters You Need—and Why They Matter

Failure to post required labor law notices could cost your business more than just a fine.

Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

Clocked Out of Overtime? Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

Jun 9, 2025

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9 min read

Clocked Out of Overtime? Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

Why Misclassification Is a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

Jun 9, 2025

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4 min read

Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

Protect your business from costly retaliation claims by understanding how to respond lawfully to FMLA leave

Lee Jacobs

employee documentation

The Art of Consideration: What Are You Really Paying For?

Jun 9, 2025

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7 min read

The Art of Consideration: What Are You Really Paying For?

A properly drafted severance agreement helps employers meet their obligations while avoiding lawsuits, audits, or future uncertainty.

Lee Jacobs

litigation avoidance

New York City

recordkeeping

onboarding

accommodation law

job descriptions

employee documentation

harassment & investigations

retaliation

business compliance

leave & accommodations

employee discipline

termination & separation

HR Basics

compliance risks

audits & compliance

hospitality

employee classification

wage & hour

overtime

minimum wage

Email Isn't Enough: Why Verbal and Digital Feedback Still Needs to Be Documented

Discipline Disasters: What Happens When You Skip the Paper Trail

Signs of the Times: What Workplace Posters You Need—and Why They Matter

Clocked Out of Overtime? Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

Leave It Alone: Avoiding FMLA Retaliation Missteps

The Art of Consideration: What Are You Really Paying For?