Do I need to post labor posters if I have remote and on-site employees?

by | Oct 18, 2024 | Human Resources

Question: We have remote and on-site employees. Do we have to post hard copies of required labor posters in the workplace, or can we provide only electronic ones on our internal web page for all employees to see? Answered by the HR Experts: As you have remote and...

Connecticut Law Alert: Connecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave Law

by | Oct 12, 2024 | General News, Human Resources

Beginning January 1, 2025, Connecticut’s paid sick leave law—which currently covers employers with 50 or more employees in the state and only applies to service workers—will be significantly expanded to cover almost all employees and employers. Below are some of the...

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...

Is there anything different we should do when terminating a remote employee?

by | Aug 5, 2024 | Human Resources

For the most part, no. Your termination process should look much the same. However, there are a few extra steps you may need to consider: If your employee is in a different state, follow the notice and other termination requirements for that location. For example, if...

Do we need to tell employees when employment laws change?

by | Jul 3, 2024 | Human Resources

Possibly. As the employer, you need to stay up to date on legal changes that affect your organization, and your leadership team, managers, human resources, and payroll departments should be kept aware of any new legal requirements or rights that will apply to them or...

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...