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Question: A candidate volunteered details about being pregnant during her interview. How should I handle this?

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Get It Now Question: A candidate volunteered details about being pregnant during her interview. How should I handle this?

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Question: A few of our employees are getting into heated political debates in the office. Any tips for the best way to handle this?

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Get It Now Question: A few of our employees are getting into heated political debates in the office. Any tips for the best way to handle this?

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Question: A former employee posted negative comments about our company on social media. Is there a way we can prevent this from happening in the future?

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Get It Now Question: A former employee posted negative comments about our company on social media. Is there a way we can prevent this from happening in the future?

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Question: A lot of aspects of our current performance review process just don’t make sense right now because of COVID-19. How should we adjust our review methods to account for this?

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Get It Now Question: A lot of aspects of our current performance review process just don’t make sense right now because of COVID-19. How should we adjust our review methods to account for this?

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Question: A worker, who came to us from a staffing agency, is asking for an accommodation due to a disability. Who’s responsible for the accommodation – us or the agency? 

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Get It Now Question: A worker, who came to us from a staffing agency, is asking for an accommodation due to a disability. Who’s responsible for the accommodation – us or the agency? 

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Question: After the nationwide protests regarding police brutality and racism, we feel it’s important to address this with our employees. What’s the best way to broach this sensitive topic?

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Get It Now Question: After the nationwide protests regarding police brutality and racism, we feel it’s important to address this with our employees. What’s the best way to broach this sensitive topic?

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Question: An employee has asked for a tricky religious accommodation. At what point does granting one become an undue hardship? 

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Get It Now Question: An employee has asked for a tricky religious accommodation. At what point does granting one become an undue hardship? 

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Question: An employee shared that they suffer from alcoholism. Are they protected under the ADA?

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Get It Now Question: An employee shared that they suffer from alcoholism. Are they protected under the ADA?

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Question: An employee wants to do some light work on FMLA leave, like answer emails, join conference calls, etc. Can we let him without risking an interference claim? 

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Get It Now Question: An employee wants to do some light work on FMLA leave, like answer emails, join conference calls, etc. Can we let him without risking an interference claim? 

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Question: An employee’s doctor said she needs a 15-minute, FMLA-covered rest break every hour for her medical condition. Do we need to pay her for that time? 

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Get It Now Question: An employee’s doctor said she needs a 15-minute, FMLA-covered rest break every hour for her medical condition. Do we need to pay her for that time? 

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Question: An employee’s work is slipping, and we want to take action. But he revealed his performance could be due to a mental illness. How should we proceed? 

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Get It Now Question: An employee’s work is slipping, and we want to take action. But he revealed his performance could be due to a mental illness. How should we proceed? 

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Question: An older employee can’t perform his job anymore. Is it better to terminate him with severance or offer it as a retirement package?

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Get It Now Question: An older employee can’t perform his job anymore. Is it better to terminate him with severance or offer it as a retirement package?

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Question: Are employees protected under the FMLA if they contract coronavirus?

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Get It Now Question: Are employees protected under the FMLA if they contract coronavirus?

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Question: Are there ways we can get more female employees into traditionally male-dominated jobs? 

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Get It Now Question: Are there ways we can get more female employees into traditionally male-dominated jobs? 

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Question: Are we allowed to ask our employees if they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccination?

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Get It Now Question: Are we allowed to ask our employees if they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccination?

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Question: Are we allowed to ban employees from using their cell phones while operating company vehicles?

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Get It Now Question: Are we allowed to ban employees from using their cell phones while operating company vehicles?

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Question: Are we legally obligated to give employees time off to vote on Election Day? Can we tell them how much time to take and when to take it?

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Get It Now Question: Are we legally obligated to give employees time off to vote on Election Day? Can we tell them how much time to take and when to take it?

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Question: Are we obligated to seek accommodations for a disabled employee if the person hasn’t asked for an accommodation? 

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Get It Now Question: Are we obligated to seek accommodations for a disabled employee if the person hasn’t asked for an accommodation? 

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Question: As our workforce slowly returns to the office, should we assume our disabled/at-risk employees will not want to return due to the threat of COVID-19, and automatically accommodate them?

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Get It Now Question: As our workforce slowly returns to the office, should we assume our disabled/at-risk employees will not want to return due to the threat of COVID-19, and automatically accommodate them?

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Question: As we reopen, we recognize that certain employees, like those over the age of 65 and those who are expecting babies, are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. What can we do to keep them safe without being discriminatory?

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Get It Now Question: As we reopen, we recognize that certain employees, like those over the age of 65 and those who are expecting babies, are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. What can we do to keep them safe without being discriminatory?

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Question: At what point does disrespectful behavior cross the line to become illegal harassment? 

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Get It Now Question: At what point does disrespectful behavior cross the line to become illegal harassment? 

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Question: Because of COVID-19, a lot of employees are having doctors’ visits conducted via telemedicine. Does this meet the requirements to establish a serious health condition under the FMLA?

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Get It Now Question: Because of COVID-19, a lot of employees are having doctors’ visits conducted via telemedicine. Does this meet the requirements to establish a serious health condition under the FMLA?

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Question: Because of the pandemic, we’re now allowing employees to work remotely forever, if they choose. Is it OK to adjust their salaries based on their location?

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Get It Now Question: Because of the pandemic, we’re now allowing employees to work remotely forever, if they choose. Is it OK to adjust their salaries based on their location?

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Question: Before we let employees back on site, can we ask them for proof they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine?

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Get It Now Question: Before we let employees back on site, can we ask them for proof they’ve received the COVID-19 vaccine?

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Question: Can an employee be terminated for a racist social media post, or are they protected under the First Amendment?

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Get It Now Question: Can an employee be terminated for a racist social media post, or are they protected under the First Amendment?

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Question: Can an employee qualify for FMLA leave if he’s being treated for substance abuse?

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Get It Now Question: Can an employee qualify for FMLA leave if he’s being treated for substance abuse?

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Question: Can an employee use a hardship distribution from their 401(k) to pay for his child’s student loans?

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Get It Now Question: Can an employee use a hardship distribution from their 401(k) to pay for his child’s student loans?

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Question: Can an HR manager at a central company headquarters complete Section 2 of Form I-9 if he or she didn’t physically observe the employee’s original documents? 

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Get It Now Question: Can an HR manager at a central company headquarters complete Section 2 of Form I-9 if he or she didn’t physically observe the employee’s original documents? 

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Question: Can employee take FMLA military caregiver leave to care for any type of military veteran?

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Get It Now Question: Can employee take FMLA military caregiver leave to care for any type of military veteran?

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Question: Can profanity in the workplace ever be considered harassment? 

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Get It Now Question: Can profanity in the workplace ever be considered harassment? 

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Question: Can separation agreements with severance pay shield us from legal claims involving ex-employees?

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Get It Now Question: Can separation agreements with severance pay shield us from legal claims involving ex-employees?

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Question: Can we ask an employee, who is out on FMLA leave, to come into the office for any reason?

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Get It Now Question: Can we ask an employee, who is out on FMLA leave, to come into the office for any reason?

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Question: Can we deny an employee’s intermittent FMLA request if he’s only had one medical treatment in the past year, even if his doctor is saying he’ll likely be treated more often than that? 

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Get It Now Question: Can we deny an employee’s intermittent FMLA request if he’s only had one medical treatment in the past year, even if his doctor is saying he’ll likely be treated more often than that? 

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Question: Can we make all job applicants submit to a pre-employment physical exam? 

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Question: Can we prohibit employees from working from home while they’re sick?

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Get It Now Question: Can we prohibit employees from working from home while they’re sick?

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Question: Can we require employees to take vacation during a certain window of time? 

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Get It Now Question: Can we require employees to take vacation during a certain window of time? 

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Question: Can we stop our employees from using hemp and CBD products for safety reasons?

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Get It Now Question: Can we stop our employees from using hemp and CBD products for safety reasons?

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Question: Can we surveil an employee if we suspect they’re abusing FMLA leave?

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Get It Now Question: Can we surveil an employee if we suspect they’re abusing FMLA leave?

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Question: Companies can be held liable for harassment coming from a third-party vendor or a customer. But how can we put a stop to it? 

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Get It Now Question: Companies can be held liable for harassment coming from a third-party vendor or a customer. But how can we put a stop to it? 

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Question: Despite many warnings from our governor, I know at least one employee has plans to travel out of state. I’ve asked them to quarantine for two weeks when they return. Is there anything else I can do? Can I prevent others from doing this?

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Get It Now Question: Despite many warnings from our governor, I know at least one employee has plans to travel out of state. I’ve asked them to quarantine for two weeks when they return. Is there anything else I can do? Can I prevent others from doing this?

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Question: Do we have to factor a workers’ performance bonus into how much overtime we owe her? 

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Get It Now Question: Do we have to factor a workers’ performance bonus into how much overtime we owe her? 

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Question: For an employee to be eligible for FMLA leave, they need to have a health condition they’re seeking continued medical treatment for. Do televists count as continued treatment?

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Get It Now Question: For an employee to be eligible for FMLA leave, they need to have a health condition they’re seeking continued medical treatment for. Do televists count as continued treatment?

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Question: How can we prevent employees from inadvertently sharing private company information? 

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Get It Now Question: How can we prevent employees from inadvertently sharing private company information? 

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Question: How much time should we give a departing employee to review/sign a release agreement tied to severance benefits?

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Question: I had one employee recently get a going away present for another, but it was inappropriate for the workplace, and the recipient was embarrassed. I wasn’t sure how to handle it at the time – what should I have done?

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Get It Now Question: I had one employee recently get a going away present for another, but it was inappropriate for the workplace, and the recipient was embarrassed. I wasn’t sure how to handle it at the time – what should I have done?

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Question: I have a worker who seems to not understand what I’m asking of him. Are there any easy ways to address this?

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Get It Now Question: I have a worker who seems to not understand what I’m asking of him. Are there any easy ways to address this?

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Question: I have an employee who is very sensitive to fragrances – she gets headaches and can get physically sick. We had her post “Fragrance-free zone” signs, but that hasn’t stopped co-workers from wearing perfumes. What should my next steps be?

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Get It Now Question: I have an employee who is very sensitive to fragrances – she gets headaches and can get physically sick. We had her post “Fragrance-free zone” signs, but that hasn’t stopped co-workers from wearing perfumes. What should my next steps be?

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Question: I have an employee whose performance hasn’t been great. In fact, we discussed an informal performance improvement plan. To my surprise, this person has requested a raise! I’m so stunned I have no clue how to respond to this.

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Get It Now Question: I have an employee whose performance hasn’t been great. In fact, we discussed an informal performance improvement plan. To my surprise, this person has requested a raise! I’m so stunned I have no clue how to respond to this.

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Question: I noticed that, once again, the CDC has changed its recommendation for quarantine periods for those exposed to COVID-19. How long should exposed employees be asked to quarantine for?

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Get It Now Question: I noticed that, once again, the CDC has changed its recommendation for quarantine periods for those exposed to COVID-19. How long should exposed employees be asked to quarantine for?

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Question: I recently had a Zoom meeting with an employee who fell short on a project (and a few others). In the grand scheme of things, the mistake wasn’t a big deal and I tried to be as gentle as possible. However, she still started crying. I wasn’t sure how to address it, so I moved on and didn’t acknowledge the tears. Was this the right call?

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Question: I’m currently working from home and am absolutely swamped during this pandemic. I’ve received a reference request concerning an old employee but don’t have a free moment for at least a week. Is that a reasonable time frame to respond?

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Get It Now Question: I’m currently working from home and am absolutely swamped during this pandemic. I’ve received a reference request concerning an old employee but don’t have a free moment for at least a week. Is that a reasonable time frame to respond?

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Question: If a disabled worker is cleared by their doctor to return to work without limitations, but the worker says they’re still not at 100%, what do we do? 

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Get It Now Question: If a disabled worker is cleared by their doctor to return to work without limitations, but the worker says they’re still not at 100%, what do we do? 

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Question: If a qualified beneficiary has a legitimate need for a COBRA enrollment extension, should we grant an extension?

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Get It Now Question: If a qualified beneficiary has a legitimate need for a COBRA enrollment extension, should we grant an extension?

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Question: If a worksite is closed due to a natural disaster or damage from a storm, do employees need to be paid for that time? 

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Get It Now Question: If a worksite is closed due to a natural disaster or damage from a storm, do employees need to be paid for that time? 

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Question: If an employee calls in sick right now, can I ask them for more information to determine if it could be coronavirus?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee calls in sick right now, can I ask them for more information to determine if it could be coronavirus?

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Question: If an employee can’t physically come into work full-time because of a disability, are they no longer qualified for their job? 

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Get It Now Question: If an employee can’t physically come into work full-time because of a disability, are they no longer qualified for their job? 

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Question: If an employee comes to his or her manager with a serious complaint – about harassment, discrimination, etc. – what should we tell managers to do first? 

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Get It Now Question: If an employee comes to his or her manager with a serious complaint – about harassment, discrimination, etc. – what should we tell managers to do first? 

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Question: If an employee gives their two weeks notice, then wants to retract it, do we then have to keep them on? 

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Get It Now Question: If an employee gives their two weeks notice, then wants to retract it, do we then have to keep them on? 

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Question: If an employee has been with us for some time, can we still run a criminal history check on him?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee has been with us for some time, can we still run a criminal history check on him?

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Question: If an employee is fostering a child, and then later adopts that child, do they get a full 12 weeks of FMLA leave both times?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee is fostering a child, and then later adopts that child, do they get a full 12 weeks of FMLA leave both times?

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Question: If an employee is on FMLA leave, can we require them to use their paid time off at the same time, or can that only be used once FMLA is exhausted? 

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Get It Now Question: If an employee is on FMLA leave, can we require them to use their paid time off at the same time, or can that only be used once FMLA is exhausted? 

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Question: If an employee is scheduled for over 40 hours in a week, can we ask them to leave early to avoid paying overtime?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee is scheduled for over 40 hours in a week, can we ask them to leave early to avoid paying overtime?

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Question: If an employee requests FMLA leave, can we offer him or her light duty instead?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee requests FMLA leave, can we offer him or her light duty instead?

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Question: If an employee violates a workplace rule due to a disability, are we allowed to discipline them? 

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Get It Now Question: If an employee violates a workplace rule due to a disability, are we allowed to discipline them? 

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Question: If an employee wants to take advantage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), can we require they use their PTO concurrently with any leave time they take?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee wants to take advantage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), can we require they use their PTO concurrently with any leave time they take?

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Question: If an employee was exposed to the coronavirus or has symptoms and is still awaiting a diagnosis, do they need a doctor’s note to take paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee was exposed to the coronavirus or has symptoms and is still awaiting a diagnosis, do they need a doctor’s note to take paid leave through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?

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Question: If an employee with a mental disability threatens to hurt a co-worker, can we terminate him or must we first explore possible accommodations – per the ADA?

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Get It Now Question: If an employee with a mental disability threatens to hurt a co-worker, can we terminate him or must we first explore possible accommodations – per the ADA?

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Question: If an employee would be required to work overtime if not for taking FMLA leave, can we count those overtime hours against his FMLA entitlement? 

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Get It Now Question: If an employee would be required to work overtime if not for taking FMLA leave, can we count those overtime hours against his FMLA entitlement? 

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Question: If an investigation concludes that an employee was harassed, do we have to fire the harasser? 

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Get It Now Question: If an investigation concludes that an employee was harassed, do we have to fire the harasser? 

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Question: If an investigation doesn’t corroborate that harassment occurred, both parties may, naturally, be upset. What should we do then? 

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Get It Now Question: If an investigation doesn’t corroborate that harassment occurred, both parties may, naturally, be upset. What should we do then? 

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Question: If employees have to boot up their computers before they start working, and it only takes a couple of minutes, do we have to pay them for that time?

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Get It Now Question: If employees have to boot up their computers before they start working, and it only takes a couple of minutes, do we have to pay them for that time?

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Question: If marijuana is legal in our state, but we still want to prohibit it in the workplace, what should our drug policy say? 

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Get It Now Question: If marijuana is legal in our state, but we still want to prohibit it in the workplace, what should our drug policy say? 

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Question: If we conduct a background check on an applicant and they fail, what are the next steps if we don’t want to continue the process with them? 

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Get It Now Question: If we conduct a background check on an applicant and they fail, what are the next steps if we don’t want to continue the process with them? 

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Question: If we have an employee who’s making profane or harassing statements on social media, is that conduct protected under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?

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Get It Now Question: If we have an employee who’s making profane or harassing statements on social media, is that conduct protected under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?

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Question: If we have evidence a worker is abusing FMLA leave (like a video of them lifting heavy objects or playing sports), can we safely move forward with termination? 

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Get It Now Question: If we have evidence a worker is abusing FMLA leave (like a video of them lifting heavy objects or playing sports), can we safely move forward with termination? 

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Question: If we know an employee, who’s on FMLA leave, is working a second job, can we make him return to work for us? 

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Get It Now Question: If we know an employee, who’s on FMLA leave, is working a second job, can we make him return to work for us? 

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Question: If we make a job offer to a candidate, but later change our minds, is it illegal to revoke it? 

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Get It Now Question: If we make a job offer to a candidate, but later change our minds, is it illegal to revoke it? 

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Question: If we offer a disabled employee an accommodation and they accept it, what do we do next? Is the interactive process over? 

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Get It Now Question: If we offer a disabled employee an accommodation and they accept it, what do we do next? Is the interactive process over? 

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Question: If we pay a female less than a male who is doing the same job at the same location, are we violating the Equal Pay Act? 

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Get It Now Question: If we pay a female less than a male who is doing the same job at the same location, are we violating the Equal Pay Act? 

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Question: If we require all candidates to do video interviews, could this deter deaf candidates from applying, therefore violating the ADA? 

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Get It Now Question: If we require all candidates to do video interviews, could this deter deaf candidates from applying, therefore violating the ADA? 

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Question: If we’re conducting some type of workplace investigation and need to speak to potential witnesses, how much should they be told about what we’re looking into? 

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Get It Now Question: If we’re conducting some type of workplace investigation and need to speak to potential witnesses, how much should they be told about what we’re looking into? 

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Question: In light of the pandemic and flu season concerns, can we require all of our employees to get flu shots, regardless of their personal beliefs or medical conditions?

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Get It Now Question: In light of the pandemic and flu season concerns, can we require all of our employees to get flu shots, regardless of their personal beliefs or medical conditions?

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Question: In the past, our salaried employees were allowed to come and go as long as they worked 40 hours a week. A new manager wants to set their hours and breaks and have them use a time clock. Is this allowed?

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Get It Now Question: In the past, our salaried employees were allowed to come and go as long as they worked 40 hours a week. A new manager wants to set their hours and breaks and have them use a time clock. Is this allowed?

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Question: In the wake of another workplace shooting, what can we do to make our facility safer? 

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Get It Now Question: In the wake of another workplace shooting, what can we do to make our facility safer? 

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Question: Is having a zero-tolerance harassment policy the best way to tackle the issue? 

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Question: Is it a good idea to rehire an ex-employee who has reapplied with our company? 

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Question: Is it better to mail COBRA notices to qualified beneficiaries or hand-deliver them – if they’re still in the office? 

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Question: Is it considered discriminatory to have a no-visible-tattoo policy?

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Question: Is it permissible to require all of our employees to sign a non-compete agreement? 

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Question: Is it possible for an employee to qualify for FMLA leave to care for a brother or sister?

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Question: Is preventing fraud something HR should be worried about?

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Question: It appears our business will be able to reopen soon. What are some strategies to consider as we try to get back in the swing of things?

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Get It Now Question: It appears our business will be able to reopen soon. What are some strategies to consider as we try to get back in the swing of things?

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Question: Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired at the end of 2020. But are we obligated to let them use any remaining leave left over from last year?

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Get It Now Question: Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) expired at the end of 2020. But are we obligated to let them use any remaining leave left over from last year?

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Question: Like many other companies, our employees are all working remotely right now. Because of the disconnect, we started a team-building exercise where, before every meeting, we ask employees to rate their mood on a color-coded scale. A few people don’t seem to be a fan of this – should we stop doing it?

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Question: Many of our employees are getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and a lot are experiencing side effects afterwards. Should we be telling everyone to stay home?

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Get It Now Question: Many of our employees are getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and a lot are experiencing side effects afterwards. Should we be telling everyone to stay home?

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Question: March Madness pools are creating a distraction in the workplace. Should we ban them? 

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Question: Once we’ve made the decision to terminate an employee, how quickly must we act to actually sever the relationship?

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Get It Now Question: Once we’ve made the decision to terminate an employee, how quickly must we act to actually sever the relationship?

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Question: One employee feels he is being “harassed” by a male co-worker. Can it be unlawful harassment if it has nothing to do with sexual interest toward the employee? 

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Get It Now Question: One employee feels he is being “harassed” by a male co-worker. Can it be unlawful harassment if it has nothing to do with sexual interest toward the employee? 

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Question: One of our normally great employees seems disengaged lately and is occasionally offline at strange times during the day. I’m worried they may be job hunting. What should I do?

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Question: Other than implementing policies and training, what else can we do to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?

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Get It Now Question: Other than implementing policies and training, what else can we do to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?

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