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What Exactly Is A Special Assessment?
A condominium special assessment is a levy against unit owners in a condominium, coop, or HOA, often to fund improvements or repairs to the
Pavan Khoobchandani
Jan 13, 20222 min read


The Seven Deadly Sins Of Employee Discipline
Here are seven things that employers should avoid when disciplining an employee.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Jan 11, 20223 min read


Comparing Employees To Muppets And The Ford-Era Model T Is Not Smart
A BMW dealership in Ohio recently settled a case brought by the EEOC that alleged that the dealership discriminated against older...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Dec 28, 20212 min read


How to Comply with Employment Laws and Regulations: Tips for Employers
In this blog post, we will provide tips for employers on how to approach staying compliant with employment laws and regulations.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Nov 11, 20214 min read


The Benefits Of Living In A Very Strict HOA
Living in a strict HOA can have a lot of benefits such as improved curb appeal and higher property values.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Nov 10, 20212 min read


Tips For A Better Employee Performance Improvement Plan
How can an employer make the most of a PIP to ensure it's viewed as useful exercise, not a legal hoop to jump through?
Pavan Khoobchandani
Oct 6, 20213 min read


Should A Supervisor Be Friends With Their Direct Report?
When a manager and someone that reports to them are friends outside of work, that friendship could cause problems in the workplace.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Sep 3, 20213 min read


All Hands On Deck? Here's How To Think About Successful Companywide Meetings
Some companies hold all-employee meetings monthly, some quarterly, and some annually. What’s the best cadence? What’s the best format? Of...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Aug 11, 20212 min read


Why Employers Might Want To Have A Seven Day Revocation Period In Severance Agreements
When terminating an employee, employers will sometimes offer the employee a severance package, which should be conditioned on the...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Jul 9, 20212 min read


What To Do When Your Employee Doesn't Show Up For Work
The steps that you should take when an employee fails to show up to work without notice.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Jun 10, 20212 min read


You're A Small Company And Title VII Doesn't Apply To You: Don't Let Your Guard Down
A recent federal case in Maryland reminds us that while Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it unlawful for an employer to...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Feb 27, 20212 min read


Five Tips To Combat Employee Burnout
Employee burnout is a serious issue that can have negative impacts on both the well-being of individual employees and the overall success...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Jan 12, 20211 min read


Manager Making Sexual Comments Several Times Per Year Did Not Sexually Harass Employee
A federal court in DC recently dismissed a case (Copeland v. District of Columbia, Case No. 14-1708, United States District Court for the...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Dec 28, 20203 min read


It Can Be Hard For A Title VII Plaintiff To Find A "Similarly Situated" Coworker
A federal court in Maryland recently outlined an critical part of any Title VII plaintiff's complaint: a satisfactory allegation that the...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Nov 7, 20202 min read


Is There A Risk In Telling Fables To Your Employees? Not Always.
This case highlights why good documentation is important and protects your company.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Oct 23, 20202 min read


Employee Told "People Who Are Happy But Don't Smile Have Mental Problems" Strikes Out In Court
Note: Don't tell an employee that people who are happy but do not smile have mental problems.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Oct 18, 20203 min read


Virginia Employment Laws Have Radically Changed!
On May 28, 2020, Pavan Khoobchandani spoke about huge changes to Virginia employment laws in 2020.
Pavan Khoobchandani
May 29, 20201 min read


How An Employer Avoided Liability For A Racist Mixed Nuts Joke
Comment by co-worker did not lead to liability of the employer even when comment was deplorable, crass, and racist.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Apr 25, 20203 min read


Come In If You Want To See What Good Performance Documentation Looks Like
Employers notoriously have a hard time documenting performance issues of their employees.
Pavan Khoobchandani
Feb 6, 20202 min read


Poor Documentation In Hiring Process Could Support Claims Of Discrimination
Recruiting and hiring is a difficult, time-consuming, expensive process. It involves time away from operations to develop job...
Pavan Khoobchandani
Jan 20, 20204 min read
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