by rachael | Feb 7, 2023 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: We recommend asking if they need an accommodation during the application process, but above all, ensure that having this information doesn’t influence your hiring decision. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers to...
by rachael | Jan 20, 2023 | Human Resources, Payroll
Answer from Kim, SPHR, AAM, CPIW: No. An employee can’t waive their right to overtime pay, even if they want to. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits the waiver of an employee’s rights to overtime pay (and minimum wage) in nearly all...
by rachael | Jan 20, 2023 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Answer from Marisa, SPHR: At-will employment means that the employer or employee can end the employment relationship for almost any reason (with or without cause) at any time (with or without notice). It does not, however, allow you to terminate someone for an illegal...
by rachael | Jan 12, 2023 | Business Tips, Human Resources
Answer from Jenny, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Taking disciplinary or corrective action following a leave of absence is going to come with some additional risk, but there are a few steps you can take to help show that the actions you’re taking are due to the performance issue and...
by rachael | Jan 8, 2023 | Human Resources
Answer from Rachel, SHRM-SCP: It depends. There are many reasons an employee may choose to use a job title on LinkedIn that is different than their official job title with your organization. For one, employees may feel that their job title doesn’t accurately or...
by rachael | Jan 3, 2023 | Human Resources
The last few years have proved challenging for employers trying to fill positions. Low unemployment, among other factors, made the job market much more friendly to jobseekers than to employers keen to hire them. In this highly competitive environment, some...
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