Obesity discrimination: Can you be turned down for a job because of your weight?Brad answers the question, "My friend was turned down for a job, and I think it's because...
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Accommodating an injured workerIs your injured employee returning to work? Stacey is here this week with a few tips on how to accommodate them on this week's #AskAnHRExpert. Check it...
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Question: “My 19-year-old son was told that if he didn’t work 60 hours a week (working graveyards), he would be fired. Is this legal?” Answer: Yes, mandatory overtime is legal,...
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If I told you it’s possible to run a 200+ employee business with a single HR Manager, would you believe me? Of course not. And yet that’s exactly how Burt...
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Hiring? Be sure you're asking the right (and legal) questions. Avoiding Illegal Interview Questions Are you asking illegal questions when interviewing job candidates? In 2017, CNBC conducted a poll on illegal questions...
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The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued an opinion letter to an unnamed company stating that gig workers who connect via apps or online platforms are legally deemed independent contractors...
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Can an employer legally exclude an applicant based on a misdemeanor in their criminal background? At face value, a criminal background is not a protected class – meaning applicants with...
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Nine times out of 10, when I’m first talking to someone about their company’s needs, they jump right to payroll. It makes sense since payroll is a critical piece to...
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When it comes to gifts, there a lot of things employers can give employees as “de minimis” fringe benefits that are not considered taxable. Unfortunately, a gift card or any...
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You conducted dozens of interviews and were excited about several applicants. You made a pretty amazing salary offer to your top candidate – and then found out they rejected your...
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