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Answers to tricky HR questions: Employee handbooks and the law


March 13, 2012 by Tim Gould

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s issue: Are we required to have an official employee handbook? More…

Answers to tricky HR questions: Handling jury duty


October 13, 2011 by Tim Gould

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question centers around handling employees who are summoned to jury duty. More…

HR’s newest technological tussle: Smartphone and iPads


May 31, 2011 by Tim Gould

Just when you thought you’d made the workplace safe for social media, up pops a new technological headache. More…

Latest court ruling’s message: Update your e-mail policies


January 21, 2011 by Tim Gould

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Not sold on the need for an airtight e-mail and computer use policy? Check out this twisted tale. More…

What were they thinking? Going overboard on appearance rules


January 17, 2011 by Tim Gould

It’s a given: People who are well-groomed and well-dressed make a good impression. Here’s a case of taking that premise to its absurd conclusion. More…

Now’s the time to step up benefits education efforts


August 24, 2010 by Christian Schappel

Businesses that put benefits education on the back burner while trying to stay afloat in the recession should strongly consider stepping up their education efforts very soon. More…

Who won this case: Was watching distasteful videos a breach of ethics?


June 25, 2010 by Tim Gould

Was an employee’s after-hours viewing of offensive videos on his computer a violation of his employer’s Code of Ethics — and grounds for his dismissal? Read the dramatized version of this real-life case and see if you can determine the outcome. More…

What you need to know to navigate new FLSA push


May 12, 2010 by Christian Schappel

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Pay reductions, exempt v. non-exempt employees, independent contractors — all those issues have created a legal minefield for employers. And more people are waiting for you to take one wrong step. More…

Answers to tricky HR questions: Should handbook list specific disciplinary measures?


April 21, 2010 by Tim Gould

Our team of experts fields real-life everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: In our employee handbook, should we spell out specific penalties for breaking company rules?

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Keys to an effective — and legal — employee handbook


February 24, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

Companies change. Their size changes. Their businesses change and get updated. Then shouldn’t their employee handbooks change and get updated? You can do it, and even get help doing it, without breaking the bank. More…


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