Judy Polacheck Presents:
Hiring the Global Workforce
On April 20, Judy Polacheck, Boston employment lawyer at Polacheck HR Law LLC, returned to WeWork South Station to present “Hiring the Global Workforce,” as part of the Community Campfire series. Many of WeWork’s community members hire workers around the world to provide services for their businesses. Some hire individuals directly, while others use online […]
Conducting a Job Interview: How To Ask Good Questions and Avoid Illegal Discrimination
Important guidance for employers on how to conduct a legally compliant job candidate interview. There are fabulous resources expounding at length on this topic. Most of us don’t have time to read them. For those who are scratching their heads even trying to remember a basic list of dos and don’ts, I am writing to […]
MA Employers Soon Cannot Ask About Salary History
Employers need to take specific actions to comply with the Massachusetts Pay Equity Act, which makes it illegal for employers to ask about a job candidate’s salary history. It will soon be illegal in Massachusetts to inquire about a job applicant’s compensation history when making a job offer. Employers must use other information — such […]
Uncertainty in the Gig Economy
Businesses using independent contractors like Uber and others in the gig economy need to understand how worker relationships are viewed under state and federal law. What Employers Need to Know The legal status of workers in some gig economy business models like Uber is defined by uncertainty. The class action lawsuits and other legal challenges […]