Frequent Subject Areas

Absences and tardiness
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and state worker's compensation law
Agreements and other documentation concerning employment, termination, severance, noncompetition, confidentiality, and other contract rights
Alternative dispute resolution, including ombuds, peer review, open door policy, mediation, and arbitration
Communications
Conflict management
Cultural differences, including issues of heritage, language, values, and other group characteristics
Disability-related procedures
Discipline and discharge
Drug and alcohol usage
Electronic communications and related issues
Interviewing, hiring, and record keeping
Leaves of absence, including F.M.L.A.
Obstacles and opportunities for family-run businesses
Organized labor
Overtime classifications and procedures
Policies and procedures, including development, compliance, communication, and training
Privacy in the workplace
Sexual harassment and other offensive behavior
Workplace violence