Do as I Say, Not as I Do
February 16, 2026 8:42 pmThe Society for Human Resources Management was recently involved in an employment discrimination lawsuit that resulted in a jury awarding... Read More
Tag Archive: Employee
HR Chat: Office Relationship
February 16, 2026 8:37 pmThe office is buzzing after Valentine’s Day weekend. An employee has brought to your attention a social media post showing... Read More
Counting FMLA Leave
February 9, 2026 4:47 pmThe U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division recently issued an opinion letter that addressed the question of how... Read More
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
Medical Marijuana Use – Protected Under the Law?
February 2, 2026 3:08 pmA recent Pennsylvania case, Tyler v. Penske Truck Leasing Co. L.P., et al., No. 24-5369 (E.D.N.Y. May 21, 2025), rejected... Read More
Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime Purposes
January 26, 2026 4:00 pmOne of the most difficult areas of compliance for employers is wage and hour issues. Both federal and state labor... 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
Sincerely Held Religious Belief
January 12, 2026 3:22 pmOne of the most difficult issues employers face is a request for a religious accommodation. Under the law, an individual... 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
Fair Credit Reporting…
January 5, 2026 2:54 pmEmployers and human resources professionals are familiar with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act which places restrictions on the use... 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
New Year, New Pay Scale
December 29, 2025 8:54 pmAs we enter the New Year, now is a good time to remind employers that many states and localities have... 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