by Meagan | Feb 12, 2026 | Human Resources
You could try, but the heart wants what it wants. Bans of this sort are difficult to enforce and can make employees feel like you’re interfering in their personal lives, potentially diminishing trust and driving these relationships “underground.” (And of course,...
by Meagan | Feb 5, 2026 | Human Resources
Performance improvement plans (PIPs) are best suited for performance issues, such as an employee not hitting their required sales goals or failing to complete projects on time. Employers often use them to underscore the seriousness of the performance issue and give...
by Meagan | Jan 20, 2026 | Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance
You’re only required to pay overtime when a nonexempt employee works more than 40 hours in a workweek. Paid time the employee didn’t work—such as vacation, paid holidays, or sick leave—doesn’t count towards hours worked for overtime purposes. A couple of examples: If...
by Meagan | Dec 11, 2025 | Human Resources
Congratulations on your first hire! The time between now and their first day of employment will be filled with anticipation, excitement, and paperwork. Here are key things to get done before their first day: Send a written offer to the candidate so they can review and...
by Meagan | Jul 29, 2025 | Human Resources
Yes, even if the employee declines professional medical treatment, it’s important to document the incident and keep it on file. Having a habit of documenting issues (from safety to harassment to performance) is key to getting them solved. In this case, the broken...
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