by rachael | Sep 14, 2022 | Employment Law, Human Resources
A hiring manager, eager to fill an exciting new role in the company, reacquaints himself with a candidate’s resume as that candidate takes a seat across from him. Looking up, the hiring manager jolts involuntarily, surprised to see a gray-haired man likely in his late...
by rachael | Sep 11, 2022 | Human Resources
Answer from Laura, MA, SHRM-CP: We recommend you reach out to the employee to inform them of your decision not to provide them with a raise. In this communication, you can note that you’re accepting their resignation per their email and ask them when their last day...
by rachael | Aug 27, 2022 | Human Resources
Answer from Shawna, SHRM-CP: It’s ultimately up to you, but we’d generally recommend that you honor the request. The candidate may have a good reason for asking you not to contact their current employer. They may fear retaliation if their manager gets wind of their...
by rachael | Aug 21, 2022 | Harassment, Human Resources
Answer from Kyle, PHR: You need to investigate the matter. A racially insensitive comment could be considered harassment—unwelcome behavior that’s based on a protected class such as race. Harassment becomes unlawful if putting up with it is a condition of continued...
by rachael | Jul 28, 2022 | Human Resources
Answer from Aimee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP: Yes, a part-time employee may be classified as exempt. The minimum salary and duties requirements must still be met, of course. And the minimum salary cannot be prorated when an exempt employee works part-time. In other words, the...
by rachael | Jul 24, 2022 | Human Resources, Time & Attendance
Answer from Kim, SPHR, AAM, CPIW: In most cases, yes. In general, you can offer the option of unpaid leave when an employee has used all of their paid leave time. A few things to keep in mind: In some situations, such as under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the...
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