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A growing collection of common (and not-so-common) questions HR professionals face, answered by a team of legal and HR experts. Find best practices, relevant case law, and associated costs of noncompliance.
How can HR help prevent potential problems, like harassment claims, associated with emoji use at work?
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What guidelines and notices should employers provide for tipped employees regarding their pay and the company’s tip-pooling policies?
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When can the use of a nickname at work amount to discrimination or harassment?
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After extending a job offer to a candidate, we discovered the person had criminal convictions and had served time. When should this information alter our decision?
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How do we determine whether men and women are doing similar jobs for purposes of Equal Pay Act compliance?
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What common mistakes do some employers make as they try to navigate through evolving cannabis legislation?
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If a worksite is closed due to inclement weather, do employees need to be paid for that time?
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Other than implementing policies and providing training, what else can we do to create a workplace environment where sexual harassment is less likely to happen?
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What documentation should we require when employees seek intermittent FMLA leave?
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We’re looking at downsizing due to the current economic uncertainty. What are some practical steps to help protect our company from ADEA claims during a layoff?
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How can we protect our employees from third-party harassment, such as from a vendor or a customer?
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What policies should we have in place regarding safety and prescription drug use in the workplace?
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What’s the best way to stop microaggression at work – before it rises to the level of harassment?
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We’ve heard a lot about companies getting in trouble for using language in job ads that isn’t inclusive. How can we make sure our postings aren’t discriminatory?
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What should we do if our employees decide to strike?
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We had an employee come to us with a pretty serious allegation concerning potential fraud. We don’t have a confidential hotline, so what’s the best way to handle a whistleblower complaint?
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We don’t want marijuana use in our workplace, but our state has legalized medical marijuana. Can we still ban it for all?
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Is employee keystroke monitoring software legal?
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What should we do if an employee says their performance issues are related to a mental health disability?
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What are the do’s and don’ts for holding workplace events during the holiday season?
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Under what circumstances can we test job applicants for marijuana use?
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If an employee would be required to work overtime if not for taking FMLA leave, can we count those missed overtime hours against the employee’s FMLA entitlement?
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What are the most important things to include in our remote work policy?
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We have a worker with a cold or flu they just can’t shake. Would FMLA ever come into play?
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Is it better to terminate an older employee with severance or offer a retirement package? How do we decide?
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What’s the best way to handle an on-site DOL investigation?
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Is an employee terminated for theft still covered under COBRA to receive continuing healthcare coverage?
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A new manager wants to set our exempt salaried employees’ hours and breaks and have them use a time clock. Is this allowed?
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If an overweight employee requests an accommodation, does the ADA require us to grant it?
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We’re planning to fire an employee, and we suspect the person won’t take it well. What are some tips for making it go as smoothly as possible?
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A nonexempt employee’s doctor said the employee needs to take 15-minute rest breaks every hour for her medical condition. She’s using intermittent FMLA for these breaks. Do we need to pay her for this time?
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We’ve heard the phrase “regarded as disabled,” but what exactly does that mean? And what does it look like in practice?
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When the ADA comes into play, how can we prove an aspect of the job is an essential function?
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In light of the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, what accommodations should we be providing for nursing employees?
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If we pay a female less than a male who is doing the same job at the same location, how can we justify the basis of the salary and prove it does not violate the Equal Pay Act?
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We know a few employees get sloppy with their time sheets and may sometimes underreport their hours. But we require them to be as accurate as possible. Will that protect us from liability?
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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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What specific things can HR do to help protect employees’ private information from data breaches?
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If an investigation doesn’t corroborate that harassment occurred, both parties may, naturally, be upset. What should we do then?
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Is it better to mail COBRA notices to qualified beneficiaries or hand-deliver them if the dependent is of an active employee?
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We suspect an employee is stealing and want to try to get him to admit it. How should we approach our suspicions and confront the employee? Are there any legal risks to doing so?
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What’s an effective way to increase diversity in our company and match demographics in our area while still hiring the best candidates without running into legal issues?
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What procedures should managers follow if an employee comes to them with a complaint about harassment or discrimination?
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An employee feels he’s being harassed by a male co-worker. Apparently, their manager told him to work it out because they’re both “dudes.” How should we handle this situation to avoid legal liability?
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What’s the best way to make sure our managers don’t expose us to legal liability for pregnancy discrimination?
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Can an employee use a hardship distribution from his 401(k) to pay for his child’s student loans?
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When posting job ads, what are the biggest mistakes that tend to get employers into legal trouble?
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An employee feels he is being “harassed” by a male co-worker. Can it be unlawful harassment if the alleged behavior has nothing to do with sexual interest in the employee?
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We have a few hourly workers who do a few work tasks at home off the clock, like answering a quick email. Do they need to be paid for this?
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We’re about to go through a reduction in force (RIF), and some older workers will be affected. How can we best shield our company from age discrimination claims?
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A candidate volunteered details about being pregnant during her interview. How should we handle this?
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We’ve become aware of some conflicts between employees and are worried it’s escalating to bullying. What’s the best way to address and prevent this?
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When can a company rescind an ADA accommodation?
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When is it OK to look at employees’ emails? And when does electronic monitoring of email cross a line?
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If we know an employee who’s on FMLA leave is working a second job, can we make the person return to work for us?
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Are we obligated to seek disability accommodations for an employee who hasn’t asked for an accommodation?
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What should we consider in the hiring/employment of a minor?
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Once we’ve made the decision to terminate an employee, how quickly must we act to actually sever the relationship?
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Can we offer new mothers more parental leave than we offer fathers?
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We want to enter into a separation agreement with a departing employee. What should we include to make sure it holds up in court?
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What do we do if we think an employee’s pregnancy endangers her safety at work?
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Is it considered discriminatory to have a policy that prohibits visible tattoos?
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What should we do if a worker files a harassment claim with the EEOC?
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We’re thinking of transitioning to unlimited PTO. What should we keep in mind as we incorporate this change into our policy?
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Our entire workforce is working remotely right now. Do we still need to post notices on-site?
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What’s the best way to deal with workplace romances?
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What are some practical ways to tell if an independent contractor should actually be classified as an employee?
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We have a mandatory flu vaccination policy. When can we discipline employees who don’t get a flu shot? And how should we deal with employees who refuse to get vaccinated?
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Do we have to factor employees’ performance bonuses into their overtime pay?
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We feel our sexual harassment policy is strong. Still, you can’t be too careful. Is there an area we should really focus on to make sure it’s up to par?
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When can we surveil an employee if we suspect they’re abusing FMLA leave?
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How much time should we give a departing employee to review/sign a release agreement tied to severance benefits?
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How should we handle discipline related to employee misconduct?
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In crafting a PTO policy, what restrictions are there as far as blackout dates or dictating how much time can be taken in designated intervals?
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When in the hiring process can we require job applicants to submit to a pre-employment physical exam?
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A pregnant employee has asked for pregnancy-related accommodations. How should we handle this request?
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If an employee with a mental disability threatens a co-worker, can we terminate him right away or do we have to accommodate him under the ADA?
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What should we focus on when interviewing, and what topics should we avoid?
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Under the FLSA, must we pay nonexempt employees who eat lunch at their desks in case they’re needed during their break time?
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If an applicant’s background check comes back with unfavorable results, can we withdraw our offer of employment?
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How should we assess religious exemption requests to COVID-19 vaccine requirements?
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