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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Thinking about setting up a workplace pet policy? Laura provides great advice in this easy-to-remember P.E.T.S. acronym. Comfort. Social support. Stress relief. More and more companies are expanding their workplace...
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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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With the NLRB’s relentless attack on employee handbooks continuing, it is important for employers to regularly review their handbooks and verify that their handbook policies do not contain language that...
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Employee handbooks are not typically the favorite part of employment. Employees are usually required to read one when hired (or at least sign saying they acknowledge they’ve read it) because it’s a protection for employers. A good handbook becomes a resource to employees regarding the company’s mission, vision, benefits, policies and procedures, acceptable behavior, and so on. But it seems…