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HR Compliance
Q&A: Do We Need to Pay Summer Interns?
Generally, yes, though it depends on who benefits most from their work. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the “primary beneficiary test” to ...
Affirmations
Affirmation: I do my best without regard for reward.
I always perform to the best of my ability and strive to go beyond what I must do to simply get the job done correctly. ...
HR Compliance
Q&A: What is Discrimination Based on National Origin?
Yes. Discrimination based on national origin is prohibited under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and includes treating applicants or employees unfavorably because they ...
Affirmations
Affirmation: I outline the big picture on my canvas before I paint in the small intricate details
Just as a painter envisions his masterpiece, I envision living my dreams. I know where I am going and how I plan to get there. ...
HR Compliance
Q&A: A remote employee’s roommate has been disrupting their work to the point that their performance is suffering. How should we handle this?
This situation should be handled the same way you’d manage most work disruptions affecting an employee’s performance. Start by having a conversation with the employee ...
Blasts From The Past
Q&A: We usually don’t mind employees chit-chatting … Can we tell employees not to discuss politics at work?
Question: We usually don’t mind employees chit-chatting while they work, but some recent politics-related conversations have gotten rather loud and heated. Can we tell employees ...
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Career Monday: 14 Personal Referral Strategies to Land a Job or Advance Your Career
A recent survey found that referrals are the number one source for external hires. Almost 65% of all openings are filled through internal movement and ...
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Q&A: Some employees were comparing their paychecks, and it was causing a great deal of tension and complaining….
Question: Some employees were comparing their paychecks, and it was causing a great deal of tension and complaining. We, therefore, put a statement in the ...
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Q&A: When can we deduct from an exempt employee’s pay?
In general, if an exempt employee performs any work during the workweek, you must pay them their full salary amount. Deductions are allowed, however, for ...
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Career Monday: Create An Online Presence To Climb The Career Ladder
If you want to advance in your career, one of the best ways to do that is by appearing online. These days, employers are looking ...
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Q&A: What are some best practices for conducting terminations?
Answer from Marisa, SPHR: While all terminations carry some inherent risk, there are some best practices that can reduce risk significantly: DocumentationGood, ongoing documentation is ...
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