February 10 Tip of the Week
February 9, 2026 4:47 pm“Counting FMLA Leave” The U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division recently issued an opinion letter that addressed the... Read More
Tag Archive: Employee
HR Chat: ICE Encounters
February 2, 2026 7:21 pmAs a business owner, you are concerned after learning about the possibility of a targeted ICE raid at your place... Read More
February 3 Tip of the Week
February 2, 2026 3:08 pm“Medical Marijuana Use – Protected Under the Law?” A recent Pennsylvania case, Tyler v. Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., et... Read More
January 27 Tip of the Week
January 26, 2026 4:00 pm“Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime Purposes” One of the most difficult areas of compliance for employers is wage and... Read More
HR Chat: Difficult Customer
January 20, 2026 2:53 pmYou operate a business that has customers that come in each day, and some regulars that visit multiple times per... Read More
January 20 Tip of the Week
January 19, 2026 3:54 pm“Know Your Rights Act” Effective February 1, 2026, all California employers are required to provide the following notice in their... Read More
HR Chat: Exit Interviews
January 12, 2026 7:04 pmAs an organization, we are interested in implementing exit interviews for employees who voluntarily separate from employment. Because this would... Read More
January 13 Tip of the Week
January 12, 2026 3:22 pm“Sincerely Held Religious Belief” One of the most difficult issues employers face is a request for a religious accommodation. Under... Read More
HR Chat: Wage Overpayment
January 5, 2026 3:14 pmIt’s the start of a new year, and the minimum wage in your state has increased. Due to an error... Read More
January 6 Tip of the Week
January 5, 2026 2:54 pm“Fair Credit Reporting…” Employers and human resources professionals are familiar with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act which places restrictions... Read More
HR Chat: Refusal to Return Company Equipment
December 29, 2025 9:03 pmYou just terminated a remote employee who was failing to meet expectations of their role. While employed, the employee was... Read More
December 30 Tip of the Week
December 29, 2025 8:54 pm“New Year, New Pay Scale” As we enter the New Year, now is a good time to remind employers that... Read More
HR Chat: Holiday Bonus
December 23, 2025 3:35 pmAs a way to thank your employees for a successful year, you are considering distributing bonuses. While deciding between a... Read More
December 23 Tip of the Week
December 22, 2025 4:11 pm“AI in Hiring Tools” Many employers have been using recruiting and hiring systems that use artificial intelligence to review candidates... Read More
HR Chat: Holiday Party Celebrations
December 16, 2025 2:56 pmTo celebrate the holidays and the close of a successful calendar year, you are considering hosting a holiday party for... Read More
December 16 Tip of the Week
December 15, 2025 2:44 pm“New Year’s Resolutions” As 2025 draws to a close and the New Year approaches, many of us may be considering... Read More
December 9 Tip of the Week
December 9, 2025 2:32 pm“Proactive vs Reactive” As human resources professionals, it is often difficult to plan out your day because employee issues arise... Read More
December 2 Tip of the Week
December 1, 2025 3:03 pm“Holidays and the FMLA” The Family and Medical Leave Act, which provides for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave... Read More
HR Chat: Does my Employee Really Need a Dog at Work?
November 24, 2025 4:18 pmIt’s Monday morning, and you just receive an email request from one of your workers. No, they aren’t asking for... Read More
November 25 Tip of the Week
November 24, 2025 4:08 pm“Remote Workers and Compliance Issues” During the COVID pandemic, remote working – once a rarity – became a necessity and... Read More