7 most common documentation mistakes landing companies in court
Time-strapped managers wear several different hats over the course of a busy work day. With all of these responsibilities, it’s no wonder some tasks slide to the back burner.
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7 out of 10 workers can relate to this viral story about a stolen lunch
A recent tweet about a worker’s lunch going missing and security footage being viewed to find the culprit went viral after employees everywhere related to the common office crime.
7 things that should never go in a handbook
Employee handbooks are supposed to protect the company. But thanks to these common mistakes, many policy manuals are a lawsuit waiting to happen.
A 5-step plan to protect your company from 'workers gone wild'
No question, the general level of civility in all phases of life seems to be dropping like a rock. So how do you keep your workplace from becoming an episode of “Workers Gone Wild”?
A few workers were habitually late, now everyone’s doing it: What should HR do?
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A new year, a new push for direct deposit
Despite the benefits of direct deposit, some workers are still wary of signing up for the pay option. These are the employees you want to work on right now.
A question to ask yourself about iffy job candidates
The next time you come across a resume that doesn’t quite knock your socks off, there’s a question you may want to ask yourself before digging deeper into the pile.
ABCs of documentation: Making an airtight case for termination
What’s the one thing companies need to have before they decide to part ways with an errant employee? You know the answer: Airtight documentation. Here are some tips on establishing a paper trail you can depend on as protection against legal backlash.
ACA ruling: You can now get sued for reducing employees' hours
This U.S. district court ruling is a real game-changer for employers — and not in a good way. Turns out, you CAN now be sued for simply reducing an employee’s hours.
Alcoholism and the ADA: Not as clear-cut as you think
When an employee struggles with alcoholism, does he qualify as disabled?
Another employer policy gets axed by the NLRB
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is keeping its knives sharp as it continues its rampage through employers’ policies, cutting up anything it feels may stymie the organizing process.
Another female field worker harassment settlement: $3.8 million
Last week, we carried a story about a company that was forced to pay $30,000 for the alleged harassment of a female field worker. Here’s a similar tale — but the numbers are considerably larger.
Another ruling confirms obesity as a disability
Obesity may not yet be an official disability under federal employment law. But as a recent case shows, it might as well be.
Answers to tricky HR questions: Can we fire worker on medical marijuana?
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: Facebook privacy or safety violation?
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: Whether a company can discipline employees who’ve posted pictures of an unsafe practice at work.
Answers to tricky HR questions: Handling jury duty
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.
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