Ask the HR Expert — Can we take disciplinary action against this employee?
Q: One of our managers was watching the cameras when he saw an employee reading. This employee closed the book when a customer approached, but then resumed reading after the interaction. Can we take disciplinary action against this employee? A: Based on the information…
Top 7 Ways to Show Employees Appreciation
Ask the HR Expert — Does this justify termination?
Q: One of our managers, who is over 65, hasn't been performing well. In the most recent incident, he gave away services to a family member for free. This violates our policy, but is it enough to justify terminating his employment? We have…
Hiring Best Practices
Hiring can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. In this training short, learn from top experts to understand recruiting best practices and hiring strategies to get you results. [iframe_loader type='iframe' width='100%' height='600' frameborder='0' scrolling='no' src='/wp-content/uploads/articulate_uploads/Hiring-Best-Practices-html5-no-LMS/story.html']
Ask the HR Expert — Requesting confidential information
Q: We received a letter from an attorney requesting confidential information from an employee record. Are we obligated to respond? A: No.Without a subpoena, you are not legally obligated to provide the information an attorney is requesting. However, you may: Comply…
4 Best Ways to Manage Organizational Change & Balance People
I’ll be the first to say it, change is hard! It’s easy to get comfortable in your day-to-day and then WHAM! There’s a policy change, a new technology in play, or some other organizational change that turns your nice, paved…
Ask the HR Expert — FMLA and Holiday Pay
Q: We have an employee who will be on FMLA maternity leave during upcoming paid holidays. Do we need to pay this employee for those holidays? A: Whether this employee is entitled to additional benefits (i.e., holiday pay) besides health insurance…
Top Questions and Answers for Employers Affected by the Hurricane Season
Ask the HR Expert — Exempt Pay Rules
Q: An exempt, salaried employee missed multiple days of work for personal reasons. Can we deduct these missed days of wages from their salary or do we pay the employee for the days they did not work? A: Generally you need…