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Setting up an effective progressive discipline plan

by April 25, 2013 Comments (0)

In an ideal – if boring – world, employees would show up for work on time every day, exceed standards in their day-to-day duties, get along perfectly with their bosses and co-workers, and follow every company rule. Alas, we don’t live in an ideal world. And that’s where the concept of progressive discipline comes in. [...] [MORE]

Court defines ‘decisive action’ when employee charges bias

by April 1, 2011 Comments (0)

In a time when many judges seem to be extra-critical of how employers handle worker complaints, it’s nice to come across a company that did everything right in a discrimination case — and prevailed in court.

Answers to tricky HR questions: Can we fire worker on medical marijuana?

by July 13, 2010 4 Comments

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: Do we have to accommodate an employee on medical marijuana? 

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

by April 21, 2010 4 Comments

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?