by hanna | Aug 9, 2021 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources
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...
by hanna | May 26, 2021 | Employment Law, Harassment, Human Resources
A year ago, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that employers may not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity in employment. The decision was a response to three separate cases, all of which were about employment discrimination based on...
by hanna | May 25, 2021 | Employment Law, Human Resources
Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: No, for the most part asking an applicant whether they need an accommodation would constitute a pre-employment disability inquiry, which is prohibited under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Prior to making an offer of...
by hanna | May 11, 2021 | Business Tips, Human Resources
In order to adapt during the last year, many businesses had to quickly pivot from normal operations to adhere to changing state and federal safety guidelines to keep their staff and workplace safe. These business owners also had to create ways to keep their businesses...
by hanna | May 4, 2021 | Employment Law, Human Resources, Payroll
Answer from Kara, JD, SPHR: The answer will depend on a number of factors, such as how many employees are misclassified, how much extra money they would have been paid if properly classified, and whether or not lawyers or regulatory agencies get involved. Generally,...
by hanna | May 4, 2021 | Earned Paid Leave, Employment Law, Human Resources, Time & Attendance
Answer from Kate, SHRM-CP: You can generally ask employees to provide more information when they indicate that their vacation or PTO request is for personal reasons, but we don’t recommend it. The specific reasons for the day off shouldn’t affect whether you grant the...
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