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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
Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

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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
Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

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Points of No Return: When Attendance Policies Violate the ADA

Jun 28, 2025

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5 min read

Points of No Return: When Attendance Policies Violate the ADA

How "fair" attendance rules become disability discrimination—and why treating everyone the same isn't always legal.

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

compliance risks

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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
Lee Jacobs

employee documentation

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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
Lee Jacobs

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