HR Chat: Religious Accommodation
October 5, 2026 4:28 pmYou have a new employee who started a few weeks ago. This past week, the employee requested an accommodation to... Read More
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HR Chat: Potential Theft
September 28, 2026 2:47 pmYour business provides storage lockers for employees to securely store their personal belongings while they are working. One of your... Read More
HR Chat: Bullying in the Workplace
September 14, 2026 3:51 pmYou have a situation in which an employee has complained that they feel bullied by coworkers, creating a hostile and... Read More
HR Chat: Timeclock Issues
September 1, 2026 3:00 pmYou have an employee who has been clocking in through your organization’s online timekeeping system while commuting to work, before... Read More
HR Chat: Emotional Support Animal
August 25, 2026 2:41 pmYou have decided to require all employees to return to the office full time after allowing remote work for the... Read More
HR Chat: Employee Leave
August 18, 2026 2:07 pmYou operate a small business with fewer than 50 employees, so your employees generally do not qualify for leave under... Read More
HR Chat: Overpayment on Paycheck
August 10, 2026 2:53 pmAfter running payroll for the most recent pay period, you discover that an employee was mistakenly paid for additional hours... Read More
HR Chat: Non-Compete Agreement
July 27, 2026 6:59 pmYou operate a payroll company in a major metropolitan area and have identified a highly qualified candidate for an open... Read More
HR Chat: Summer Employee Gathering
June 30, 2026 2:11 pmSummer is here, and as a treat for your employees, you are planning on getting a suite at a local... Read More
HR Chat: Drug Tests for Employment
June 22, 2026 2:19 pmAs part of our hiring process, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to complete a drug... Read More
HR Chat: Computer Contents
June 1, 2026 8:01 pmYou suspect that one of your employees is using a business-owned and provided desktop computer for work at another business. ... Read More
HR Chat: Contract Employee
May 18, 2026 8:08 pmYou have a temporary employee who was hired on a contract basis. Due to concerns regarding their performance, you are... Read More
HR Chat: Hiring Summer Employees
May 4, 2026 7:19 pmYou’re planning to hire seasonal employees for your business this summer. Since these positions are short-term and often filled by... Read More
HR Chat: Disgruntled Former Employee
April 27, 2026 7:31 pmYour organization has recently terminated an underperforming employee. Following the decision, the former employee has begun posting negative comments on... Read More
HR Chat: Office Repairs
April 20, 2026 8:09 pmIt’s Monday morning, and you arrive at the office to discover significant water damage caused by a broken pipe. As... Read More
HR Chat: Payroll Mistake
April 13, 2026 3:50 pmAfter your most recent payroll, you discovered that an employee was paid for more hours than they actually worked. You... Read More
HR Chat: Workplace Injury
April 7, 2026 1:54 pmYou run a roofing and siding company in your local metro area. Recently, one of your employees slipped while climbing... Read More
HR Chat: Bonus Plan
March 30, 2026 8:17 pmWe are a company with a five-person sales team and would like to introduce a sales competition that rewards employees... Read More
HR Chat: Final Wages
March 23, 2026 7:24 pmYou hired a new employee who worked four shifts but didn’t show up for their fifth and has now resigned.... Read More
HR Chat: New Position
March 10, 2026 2:24 pmYou’re planning to create a new position for your business, and part of the role will require the employee to... Read More