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HR Q&A
Q&A: A remote employee told us they were injured at home during their workday. What are our responsibilities?
When an employee informs you that they were injured while working from home, take the claim seriously and follow your usual procedure for a workplace ...
March 28, 2024
Affirmation
Affirmation: My choices today support my goals for tomorrow
Each day is a reminder that I am one step closer to my goals. Keeping that in mind helps me to stay on track with ...
March 26, 2024
Career Mondays
Career Monday: How to Make the Most of Working from Home
Working from home is becoming much more common. On the surface, it sounds ideal. You can work in your robe while you talk to your ...
March 25, 2024
HR Q&A
Q&A: What are Whistleblower Protections?
Whistleblowing occurs when an employee reports wrongdoing (dangerous, illegal, or unethical activity or practices by the company or its employees) either directly to the employer ...
March 21, 2024
Career Mondays
Career Monday: A Useful Guide for Sharing a Home Office with Your Partner
Does your house seem smaller since the pandemic started? Many families feel more cramped with 2 adults working at home, especially if you need to ...
March 18, 2024
Blasts From The Past
Affirmation: My quest for excellence allows me to give my best.
March 8, 2021
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I am the first to acknowledge the importance of aiming for excellence in everything I do. I am naturally inclined to give my best in ...
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Q&A: An employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them the time and a half for these hours?
January 13, 2022
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Yes. Any overtime worked by non-exempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. We recommend communicating with the employee about work ...
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Career Monday: Save Your Job – How to Deal With a Bad Boss
September 29, 2023
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Odds are that you will have at least one bad boss sooner or later. It can be a very challenging situation without obvious solutions. But ...
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Affirmation: I pursue my goals assertively and enthusiastically
February 8, 2022
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My goals are meaningful and exciting to me. My goals keep my energy level high and fill me with optimism for the future. I know ...
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Q&A: What are the penalties and costs for misclassifying employees?
May 20, 2021
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The answer will depend on a number of factors, such as how many employees are misclassified, how much extra money they would have been paid ...
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Career Monday: Taking a Leave of Absence Without Derailing Your Career
January 20, 2020
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For most of your working life, you’ll probably juggle your responsibilities at home and the office, but sometimes personal issues demand your full attention. Maybe ...
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