What you need to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act. Small businesses may or may not be subject to Family and Medical Leave Act requirements to provide leave for serious health conditions. However, all but the very smallest of employers must comply with the reasonable-accommodations provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act—and that often includes allowing employees time off on a long-term, short-term or intermittent basis. Recent amendments to…
Why prospects dig in their heels—and how to work around it. Have you ever had to tell a little kid they couldn’t do something? If it’s something they’re really into, then the response you got was likely a strong look of defiance, maybe hands on hips and a spirited “no, you can’t make me.” In fact, the harder you pushed, the harder they pushed back—until one of you collapsed into…