Discover how to navigate the tricky world of employee performance reviews, even when an employee refuses to sign one. We'll share strategies for giving honest and accurate feedback that fosters genuine growth and development. Additionally, we'll provide insights on documenting these situations and potential consequences for employees who choose not to sign their reviews.

Join us as we also tackle a listener's question about contacting an employee on FMLA leave for a harassment investigation and the best practices to follow. We'll discuss the importance of consistent feedback, avoiding blindsiding employees with negative reviews, and the necessary training for managers to effectively handle these delicate conversations. Don't forget to send in your questions for our Q&A series, and please rate and review the show to help us continue providing valuable content for you and other listeners.

• How to contact employees on FMLA leave
• Why employers want employees to sign performance reviews
• Employee performance reviews
• Improving performance reviews
• Implementing performance reviews
• Rebutting allegations of discrimination
• Performance review purpose and importance
• Performance review acknowledgment process
• Considerations for performance review rebuttals

Get Your Question Answered on the Next Episode! Fill out this form https://forms.gle/1HtbVjm9AQpQUrPK6 

Contact The Wannos Law Firm: https://www.wannoslaw.com/contact

Hire Karly to Train your Team: Schedule a complimentary call to discuss how we can help https://calendly.com/karlywannos/custom-training

Free Downloads and Legal Workshops

The Employer’s Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating at Will Employees and Avoid Retaliation Claims www.karlywannos.com/terminate

Step by Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint https://www.karlywannos.com/investigate

HR and Employment Law Workshop for Small Businesses https://youtu.be/iZnlICRwum8

FMLA Workshop https://www.karlywannos.com/fmla

Employment Law Workshop for Mid-Size Businesses https://www.karlywannos.com/workshop 

Follow Karly on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Karly-Wannos-103354468305465 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karlywannos and Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/karlywannos

Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses www.facebook.com/groups/employmentlawforbusinesses 

Sign up for my Newsletter on employment law and management topics www.karlywannos.com/newsletter

We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. 

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only and not legal advice.  

“The copyright and intellectual property for The Employment Experience and this post is owned exclusively by Karly Wannos, LLC.”

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

The copyright and intellectual property for The Employment Experience and this post is owned exclusively by Karly Wannos, LLC.

What if the secret to your new employee's success lies within the first 14 days of their job? In a captivating conversation with Chris Hanna, founder and CEO of Hire4Me Inc., we uncover the critical role of employee training and onboarding in setting them up for long-term triumph. Chris shares his expertise in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners find the perfect hires for their businesses, emphasizing that the process doesn't stop at hiring.

Together, we dive into onboarding's various aspects, from introducing new employees to the company's vision and core values, to connecting them with team members and setting clear expectations for their role. We also discuss the concept of "quiet quitting" and how a well-executed onboarding process can prevent this phenomenon. Furthermore, we explore the value of open lines of communication during the first two weeks of employment, the importance of regular one-on-one meetings, and the impact of timely feedback.

As an added bonus, we touch on the pitfalls of progressive discipline policies and why I believe they can be detrimental to a company's flexibility. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Chris Hanna, and be sure to take away valuable tips and strategies to enhance your own onboarding process.

• The Importance of Training and Onboarding
• Streamlining the Hiring and Onboarding Process
• Smooth Transitions and Onboarding Techniques
• Remote Onboarding Challenges and Solutions
• Making Sure you have Effective Onboarding Practices
• The Importance of Community in Company Training
• Prioritizing Communication in Employee Onboarding

Get Your Question Answered on the Next Episode! You have questions, and we would love to answer them on the Employment Experience Podcast! Fill out this form - https://forms.gle/1HtbVjm9AQpQUrPK6

Sign up for the HR Membership

Hire Karly to Train your Team: Schedule a complimentary call to discuss how we can help

Free Downloads and Legal Workshops

• The Employer’s Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating at Will Employees and Avoid Retaliation Claims

• Step by Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint

• HR and Employment Law Workshop for Small Businesses 

• FMLA Workshop 

• Employment Law Workshop for Mid-Size Businesses 

Connect with Karly Wannos

Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram (@karlywannos) and Linkedin

Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses

Sign up for my Newsletter on employment law and management topics

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only and not legal advice.

We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

The copyright and intellectual property for The Employment Experience and this post is owned exclusively by Karly Wannos, LLC.

When I first spoke with Alyson Seligman, I was struck by her incredible story of resilience and determination after being suddenly paralyzed thirteen years ago due to a rare, chronic condition. Not only did she overcome this challenge, but she now uses her voice to educate and empower others who may be dealing with similar invisible illnesses, as well as helping businesses create a more inclusive environment for employees with disabilities. In this episode, we have an eye-opening conversation about the importance of understanding and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how employers can better support their employees with invisible illnesses.

Throughout our discussion, Alyson shares valuable insights on the ADA's interactive process and the steps employees can take to request and receive the accommodations they need to thrive in the workplace. We also explore how employers, HR professionals, and coworkers can make a difference by fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment, providing reasonable accommodations, and avoiding judgment of those making requests for accommodations. Alyson's personal experience managing her invisible illness and working remotely offers a powerful perspective on the benefits and challenges of accommodating disabilities in the workplace.

Finally, Alyson provides practical tips for employers to engage in the interactive process effectively and shares information about her own speaking engagements. As a motivational speaker, Alyson is passionate about helping businesses and individuals create supportive cultures that empower employees with disabilities and invisible illnesses. So, give this episode a listen, and don't forget to rate and review the show to help us reach more listeners who are interested in creating a more inclusive workplace and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• Navigating Invisible Illness
• Accommodating Invisible Illnesses in the Workplace
• Remote Work as a Reasonable Accommodation
• Training Employers and Management Teams on the Americans with Disabilities Act 

Resources from this Episode

Get Your Question Answered on the Next Episode! You have questions, and we would love to answer them on the Employment Experience Podcast! Fill out this form - https://forms.gle/1HtbVjm9AQpQUrPK6

Sign up for the HR Membership

Hire Karly to Train your Team: Schedule a complimentary call to discuss how we can help

Free Downloads and Legal Workshops

-   The Employer’s Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating at Will Employees and Avoid Retaliation Claims

-   Step by Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint

-   HR and Employment Law Workshop for Small Businesses 

-   FMLA Workshop 

-   Employment Law Workshop for Mid-Size Businesses 

Connect with Karly Wannos

Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram (@karlywannos) and Linkedin

Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses

Sign up 

What if you could hang out with an experienced employment lawyer who has represented businesses in disputes with employees, ask them about everyday business decisions that involve employees (hiring, firing, demotions, paying salaries, medical leave); then take an insight or two to help make sure you are following employment laws? Hosted by Karly Wannos, Esq. - employment lawyer and the founder of The Wannos Law Firm - The Employment Experience is an educational tool for business owners and Human Resources professionals who want to stay on top of employment issues affecting their business and employees. Each episode is a mini-training, a step by step guide or informative interview designed to help educate business with employees on important strategies for best practices to prevent costly litigation, and allow the workplace to work at its most efficient level. Let's get started.

In this episode, my guest, I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, Certified Safety Director and Workplace Violence Specialist, and I discuss how to identify and eliminate psychosocial hazards and create psychological safety in the workplace.

Listen to The Employment Experience Podcast to hear our discussion on:

-Why the United States is WAY behind other countries in the promotion of psychological safety of its employees

- How to take steps to identify and mitigate psychosocial hazards.

- What happens when individuals don’t feel psychologically safe at work

- What managers can do to help ensure psychological safety

Have a question you want Karly to answer on the Podcast? Fill out this Form and get your question answered (general educational information and not legal advice).

Join the HR Membership Here- Workshops, Guest Speakers, HR Forms and Live Group Coaching for businesses and HR Professionals

Connect with Karly Wannos
Visit The Wannos Law Firm, P.A.
Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin
Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses
Sign up for my Newsletter on employment law and management topics here.


HR TRAINING COURSES
Mastering Employment Law Concepts: Learn More Here.
ADA: The Complete Course: Check it out here.
Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. 

FREE DOWNLOADS

Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here.

The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here.

Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting the workplace.

For informational purposes only. This information does not constitute an attorney client relationship and is not legal advise. Consult with an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction before making any important business decisions.

Join the HR Membership Here- Workshops, Guest Speakers, HR Forms and Live Group Coaching for businesses and HR Professionals
In this episode, we discuss: 

1. Thoughts on providing vague reasons when laying off employees as a strategic move
2. How HR can get a seat at the table
3. How to get your entire team to drive positive work culture
4. Top workplace missteps that drives bad culture

Have a question you want Karly to answer on the Podcast? Fill out this Form and get your question answered (general educational information and not legal advice).

Connect with Karly Wannos
Visit The Wannos Law Firm, P.A.
Follow Karly on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin
Join our Private Facebook Community for HR and Businesses
Sign up for my Newsletter on employment law and management topics here.


HR TRAINING COURSES
Mastering Employment Law Concepts: Learn More Here.
ADA: The Complete Course: Check it out here.
Sexual Harassment Course for Managers. More Info Here. 

FREE DOWNLOADS

Step-By-Step Guide to Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint: Download here.

The Employer's Termination Checklist: A Guide to Terminating an At Will Employee and Avoiding Retaliation Claims. Download Here.

Rate, Review & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: Please consider rating and reviewing the show. This helps me reach more businesses and provide best practices on issues affecting the workplace.

For informational purposes only. This information does not constitute an attorney client relationship and is not legal advise. Consult with an employment lawyer in your jurisdiction before making any important business decisions.

Want Professional Development Credits for listening? Join the HR Membership. Visit here for more information.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless the accommodation will cause the employer an “undue hardship.”

Reasonable accommodations” are changes to the work environment or the way things are usually done at work.

The House Committee on Education and Labor Report on the PWFA provides several examples of possible reasonable accommodations including the ability to sit or drink water; receive closer parking; have flexible hours; receive appropriately sized uniforms and safety apparel; receive additional break time to use the bathroom, eat, and rest; take leave or time off to recover from childbirth; and be excused from strenuous activities and/or activities that involve exposure to compounds not safe for pregnancy. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations unless they would cause an “undue hardship” on the employer’s operations. An “undue hardship” is significant difficulty or expense for the employer. 

The PWFA goes into effect on June 27, 2023.  

For more information, contact Karly Wannos at The Wannos Law Firm, PA Here.

Follow Karly Wannos on Linkedin, Instagram and Facebook

Disclaimer: The information on this website is for educational purposes only. The information does not constitute legal advice, and does not create an attorney client relationship with Karly Wannos, The Wannos Law Firm, P.A. or any other attorney employed by the firm. Karly Wannos is licensed to practice law in Florida only, and the information presented on this channel applies to Florida and Federal law only and is not otherwise state specific. Please consult with an attorney before making any important business related decisions. The contents of this post are owned by Karly Wannos, and cannot be duplicated or replicated without her express written permission. May be deemed an attorney advertisement.