by Meagan | Aug 12, 2026 | Employment Law, Human Resources
You should ask if they need an accommodation during the application process, and if they do, provide it if it’s reasonable. If it’s not reasonable, work with the candidate to find one that is. If they don’t need an accommodation, carry on as usual. Either way,...
by Meagan | Jun 25, 2026 | Human Resources
We recommend asking a combination of behavioral, situational, and job-specific questions. Behavioral questions ask the candidate to explain how they approached challenges in the past, what the outcome of their approach was, and what, if anything, they learned or would...
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...
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