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...
by Meagan | Jul 15, 2025 | Human Resources, Payroll
No, you shouldn’t wait to pay the employee. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered, regardless of whether the employee met your deadline for submitting their timesheet. Ultimately, the responsibility to track...
by Meagan | Jul 8, 2025 | Human Resources
When an employee informs you that they’ve changed their name, it’s important to handle the update properly—both to show respect for the employee and to stay compliant with your recordkeeping obligations. Below are steps you’ll want to take to get their information...
by Meagan | Jul 2, 2025 | Human Resources
If you haven’t had previous issues with this employee’s performance, don’t worry about them taking a second job unless or until you need to. Side jobs are common, and many people manage them just fine. You can certainly reiterate your performance expectations, whether...
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