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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: Exempt Employee Taking Long Lunches
You can deduct hours from this exempt employee’s PTO bank for time she was scheduled to work but didn’t work, but if it wasn’t made ...
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Q&A: When does the Form I-9 need to be completed?
All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on (or before) their first day of employment. Then, within three business days following their ...
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Career Monday: Work Smarter Not Harder 5 Ways To Avoid Micromanaging
Are you guilty of micromanaging? The reality is that micromanagement is extremely difficult for most people to steer clear of. There’s usually something innate that ...
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Affirmation: I am vibrant and will overcome loneliness
Loneliness can creep up on the best of us from time to time. During this COVID19 imposed isolation, suddenly all of us are forced to ...
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A Remote Worker’s Guide to Balancing Home and Work
With Covid-19 spreading, many employers are suddenly creating a remote team out of their entire work force. As easy as it may sound to take ...
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Q&A: Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job?
Yes, you can ask applicants why they are leaving their current job. The employment application is a good place to collect this information. In the ...
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