by kayla | Nov 25, 2019 | Human Resources
Answer from Daniel, SHRM-CP: Yes, alcohol can be a liability. Partygoers who overindulge could cause an accident or act in ways that violate your harassment policy. Here are some practices you might consider: Employers may be liable for employee misconduct and...
by kayla | Nov 21, 2019 | Human Resources
Answer from Monica, SPHR, SHRM-CP: Managers are doing a good job when both the teams they lead and the individuals they manage are thriving. Simply stated, teams thrive when they consistently deliver quality products or services while staying within budget. Individual...
by dojodigital | Oct 28, 2019 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources
Question: Does presenting a termination as a layoff reduce the risk of an unlawful termination claim? We have a new manager who’s not performing well that we want to let go.Answer from Kim, SPHR, SHRM-SCP:No. In fact, it could create more risk. If the terminated...
by dojodigital | Oct 21, 2019 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources, Payroll
Question:We’ve heard from staff that one of our employees suffers from chronic back pain. We’re concerned that this employee’s job duties may be aggravating their condition. Can we ask them about this? Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: No. Unless you have objective...
by dojodigital | Oct 16, 2019 | Employment Law, General News, Human Resources
Question: Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job?Answer from Kyle, PHR:Yes. While it’s fine to ask this question during the interview, we recommend you collect this information ahead of time by asking about it on an employment application. In...
by dojodigital | Oct 3, 2019 | General News, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that you keep accurate records of nonexempt employees’ hours worked. As a result, you developed a timekeeping system. However, there may be times when your employees’ time sheets need to be adjusted. Are you allowed to...
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