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Is there a downside to screening the social media accounts of job candidates?

by hanna | Jan 25, 2021 | Business Tips, Employment Law, Human Resources

Question: Is there a downside to screening the social media accounts of job candidates? Answer from Kyle, PHR: There can be downsides, yes. First, screening social media accounts creates extra risk. You could be exposed to information about a candidate’s protected...

Can We Reduce Risks of Termination by Calling it a Layoff?

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...

Can We Ask an Employee About a Medical Condition They May Have?

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...

Do We Have To Give Employees Additional Smoke Breaks?

by dojodigital | Aug 26, 2019 | General News, Human Resources

Question: Do we have to give employees who smoke additional smoke breaks or allow them to return to work smelling strongly of smoke? We’ve received complaints from both other employees and customers. Answer: From Emily , PHR No, you’re not required to provide...

Workplace Harassment – Who Do We Believe?

by dojodigital | Aug 12, 2019 | General News, Harassment, Human Resources

Question: When someone is accused of workplace harassment, who do we believe? We suspect that one of our employees harassed another, but we only have their conflicting stories to go on—no witnesses, video, or emails. The accuser’s account of the incident seems much...

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