HR Chat: You Suspect an Employee is Under the Influence of Alcohol
September 2, 2025 2:27 pmIt’s Friday afternoon, one of your employees comes back from lunch and after a brief conversation with them you can... Read More
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HR Chat: Fantasy Football League
August 25, 2025 6:20 pmThe NFL season is beginning soon, and tension amongst some of your co-workers has been high due to a fantasy... Read More
HR Chat: Cash Register Shortage
August 19, 2025 2:07 pmYou are General Manager of a bar and getting ready to close for the night. After looking at the receipts,... Read More
HR Chat: FMLA Requirements
August 12, 2025 2:14 pmYou have an employee who has been on FMLA leave for 10 weeks and previously indicated their intent to return... Read More
HR Chat: Unlimited PTO
August 4, 2025 6:46 pmYour organization offers unlimited paid time off (PTO) as a benefit, with the understanding that employees must receive approval from... Read More
HR Chat: Chronically Late Employee
July 29, 2025 1:39 pmIt’s Friday morning at the local coffee shop, and one of your workers is late yet again, for the fourth... Read More
HR Chat: Rental Vehicle Damage
July 22, 2025 2:38 pmSome of your employees occasionally travel for business purposes. When necessary, a rental vehicle is provided for use during such... Read More
HR Chat: Military Leave
July 14, 2025 7:18 pmYou operate a small business with only five employees on payroll. Recently, one of your employees enlisted in the National... Read More
HR Chat: Sales Competition
July 8, 2025 1:56 pmYou recently held a sales competition among your employees, offering a $500 bonus to the individual who sold the most... Read More
HR Chat: Troublesome Former Employee
June 30, 2025 8:01 pmYou previously employed an individual who was terminated for poor performance. Since their departure, it has come to our attention... Read More
HR Chat: FMLA Requirements
June 23, 2025 7:29 pmYou currently have an employee who serves as one of your store managers. The employee recently took time off due... Read More
HR Chat: Performance Improvement
June 16, 2025 6:32 pmYou have a long-term employee whose contributions have been valued over the years. However, you’ve recently observed a pattern of... Read More
HR Chat: Missing Equipment
June 9, 2025 8:03 pmA remote employee recently resigned from their position. As part of their employment agreement, the company provided them with a... Read More
HR Chat: Hiring Bonus
June 2, 2025 5:51 pmYou’ve successfully filled a role that had been vacant for over two months by hiring a new employee. As part... Read More
HR Chat: Chronically Late Employee
May 27, 2025 2:14 pmIt’s Friday morning at the local coffee shop, and once again, one of your employees is late—this makes the fourth... Read More
HR Chat: Medical Marijuana
February 25, 2025 3:11 pmYour business is located in a state where medicinal marijuana is legal, and one of your warehouses contains forklifts and... Read More
HR Chat: Injury Accommodation
February 17, 2025 8:42 pmYou run a local coffee shop where employees are required to remain on their feet and work quickly during their... Read More
HR Chat: Unauthorized Overtime
February 10, 2025 6:53 pmYou manage a business with a company policy that mandates overtime hours must be approved by ownership in advance. However,... Read More
HR Chat: Wage Overpayment
February 3, 2025 9:01 pmYou run a business that pays employees via direct deposit. After processing payroll for the pay period, you discover that... Read More
HR Chat: Peanut Allergy
January 27, 2025 7:31 pmYou recently hired a new employee to join your team of 20, all of whom work in the same office.... Read More