If an employee uses vulgar language at work, do you have the right to discipline them? A recent court decision may leave you scratching your head – until you understand...
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Let’s say you have a former employee who was fired a year ago for inappropriate workplace behavior. Today you received notice that she filed for unemployment. Should you appeal her...
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As a manager, you have a lot of responsibilities that spread your time thin and make ordinary, mundane tasks feel like low priorities. But when it comes to documenting an...
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Joe, a nonexempt construction worker, was laying tile for a commercial building when his manager got an emergency phone call from home. In a rush, his manager told Joe to...
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Social media, whether you like it or not, has become crucial to how businesses run, connect, and market themselves. Yet many business owners have overlooked developing a social media policy,...
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Let’s say your company is located in a state that allows recreational marijuana use, but you want to maintain a drug-free workplace policy. What are your legal rights as an...
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If an employee leaves the premises on a paid break, is the company liable if they’re in an accident? Short answer: Yes, the employer could be considered liable unless they...
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Tardiness and absenteeism in the workplace negatively impact morale and productivity. What can you do to curb the problem? Try a points-based attendance policy that allows for the occasional emergency...
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Most people would consider sharing their pay information as taboo. But if an employee were to discuss their pay rate or salary level with fellow coworkers, could they be fired?...
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Every morning I listen to the news. And every morning I wonder why the White House doesn't have an HR team to prevent them from doing things like firing people...
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