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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 ...
April 25, 2024
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. ...
April 23, 2024
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 ...
April 18, 2024
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. ...
April 16, 2024
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 ...
April 11, 2024
Blasts From The Past
Career Mondays: Top 10 Steps to Career Success
February 24, 2020
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Have you ever wondered why some people get promoted, receive raises, and are more respected at work? It’s not a secret. Successful people do a ...
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Q&A: Can we reduce an employee’s hours as a disciplinary measure?
July 26, 2016
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Question: Can we reduce an employee’s hours as a disciplinary measure?
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Q&A: What is concerted activity?
November 25, 2021
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In general, concerted activity takes place when employees act as a group (in concert) for their mutual aid or protection. This includes activities like discussing ...
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HR Law Alert: New Form I-9 and Remote Verification Procedure Rolled Out
July 27, 2023
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Updated I-9 A new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023, and once released can ...
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Affirmation: I Call Out My Weaknesses
February 14, 2023
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Strength is easy to call upon. Like fear, weakness must be confronted. I challenge myself to improve, and I replace weakness with confidence. Internally, I ...
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HR Law Alert: Federal Contractor Minimum Wage and Final Tip Rules
December 18, 2021
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Minimum Wage Beginning January 30, 2022, the minimum wage for work performed on or in connection with covered federal contracts will increase to $15.00 per ...
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