Q: We are self-insured. We have an employee who would like to add his wife to his health insurance, but she doesn't have a SSN. What are acceptable forms of ID? Can we deny coverage under the ACA? A: If…
This time of the year makes me half-crazy trying to ensure all the special people in my life get a thoughtful gift. I have 7 nieces and nephews, 3 sisters, my mom, and my in-laws to account for. Not to…
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…
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…
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…
In Troester v. Starbucks Corp., the California Supreme Court ruled on a narrow aspect of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) de minimis doctrine and how it applies to off-the-clock work. The Court ruled that Starbucks specifically, and California…
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…
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…
