We are hosting an event and would like to allow our employees to bring a guest. Should we put limits on who they can invite (e.g., their spouse)?

by | Sep 7, 2024 | Business Tips

The decision is up to you, but we don’t generally recommend limiting who can be a “plus one.” Not everyone has a spouse or significant other, so allowing employees to bring whomever they want is more inclusive and inviting. They’re more likely to attend...

We have two employees who openly dislike each other. How can we help them work together effectively?

by | Aug 14, 2024 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources

Personal animosity can create a toxic environment and obstruct productivity beyond the individuals directly involved. We recommend the following practices to help improve the situation: Investigate the cause or causes of the conflict. It’s easy to jump to conclusions...

When can we deduct from an exempt employee’s pay?

by | Aug 7, 2024 | Business Tips, Time & Attendance

In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary for that week. Deductions are allowed, however, for legally required withholdings and benefit elections. There are a handful of other situations in which a...

If an employee runs out of paid time off, do we have to allow them to take unpaid time off?

by | Aug 1, 2024 | Business Tips, Earned Paid Leave, Time & Attendance

It depends on why your employee needs the unpaid time off and what you’ve done in the past. In some situations, such as those that would be covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, or a similar state...

What do we do if we find a discrepancy in a background check?

by | Jun 14, 2024 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

It depends on the seriousness of the discrepancy, whether the information is pertinent to the job itself, and whether the candidate would be ineligible for the position. You probably don’t need to make an issue of a minor variance like a candidate telling you they...

We are looking to implement formal training programs. What types of training would you recommend we have for all employees?

by | Jun 7, 2024 | Business Tips

Employee training is going to vary from industry to industry, but there are some types of training we recommend for all employers: Harassment prevention training explains what harassment is and how to avoid it, how to recognize inappropriate and unlawful behavior, and...