Federal Law Alert: Voting Leave Compliance

Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and many of those require at least some of that time off to be paid. The advance notice...

Vermont Law Alert

Vermont Expands Crime Victim Leave Vermont has amended its crime victim leave law, which applies to employers of all sizes. An employee who is an alleged victim of a crime or delinquent act is now entitled to take leave to attend a related criminal proceeding that...

Maine Law Alert: Alert Icon Maine Bans the Box, Expands EEO, and More

Maine has banned the box, added familial status and status as a domestic violence victim to its list of classes that are protected from employment discrimination, and added caring for a sick grandchild as a reason to take family and medical leave. All changes are...

Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours?

Employees are spending a lot of time on their phones (scrolling social media, browsing the internet, listening to music or podcast). Can we prohibit personal phone use during work hours? Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: Yes, you can limit or prohibit use of personal...

How should employee files be organized?

Answer from Kyle, PHR: We recommend having five separate files for each employee, as outlined below: I-9 file: Keep all Form I-9s in a separate master file or three-ring binder.Medical file: This file should contain everything related to an employee’s medical history,...

Three Tips to Make Online Training Successful Long Term

Online trainings can be a useful tool for developing talent, but they can also end up being a waste of time and resources, even if the content and presentation are good. The difference between effective and ineffective training often comes down to whether employees...