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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: Does the FFCRA apply to me if I have more than 500 employees? How do I count them?
No, if you employ more than 500 employees, the FFCRA does not apply to your organization. It applies only to organizations that employ fewer than ...
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Sample Membership Justification Letter
– COPY AND PASTE THIS CONTENT INTO AN EMAIL OR WORD DOC TO JUSTIFY YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE – Date: Todays Date Here Subject: Professional Development ...
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Q&A: How do EFMLA and EPSL relate to each other, especially in regard to caring for children?
The emergency FMLA (EFMLA) and emergency paid sick leave (EPSL) both cover caring for children whose school or place of care is closed due to ...
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Affirmation: I feel the excitement of the Season.
As the weather starts to shift, I start to anticipate the holidays. I can feel the excitement in the air. As I go shopping, I ...
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Affirmation: Each Day I Strive To Become The Person I Want To Be
I always strive to improve myself. I look forward to learning and accumulating more skills so that I am more productive in all aspects of ...
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Q&A: Should we ban romantic relationships in the workplace?
Question: Should we ban romantic relationships in the workplace? Answer from Eric, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Depending on the nature of the relationship, how you handle workplace ...
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