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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
Affirmation: I am the person I was meant to become
January 10, 2023
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I love the person I am becoming. I feel confident that I am the person I was meant to be. The direction my life is ...
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Q&A: Can we use comp time with our employees?
June 8, 2023
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It depends. For nonexempt employees of a private employer, no. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t permit private employers to offer compensatory time (“comp ...
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HR Q&A: Suggestions for Exit Interviews During the Pandemic
October 1, 2020
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We’ve had a lot of turnover since the pandemic started and are thinking about doing exit interviews to see if we can find out why. ...
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Career Monday: How To Make A Good Impression In Your First Month at a New Job
July 17, 2023
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Getting a new job is a nerve-wracking experience. There’s the stress of the application process to consider, the headache of the interview, and the agonizing ...
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Q&A: Some of our employees have been careless on the job and broken company property. Can we deduct the cost of replacing the broken items from their paychecks?
September 30, 2021
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Probably not. Many states have imposed significant limitations on what kinds of things employers can take a deduction for, and often the deduction also requires ...
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An employee quit after training and orientation, but before starting their actual job. Do we have to pay them?
February 9, 2018
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Question: An employee quit after training and orientation, but before starting their actual job. Do we have to pay them? Answer from Monica, SPHR, SHRM-CP: ...
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