HRGF Blog
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: We have good reason to suspect an employee has been stealing from the register. How should we respond?
Question: We have good reason to suspect an employee has been stealing from the register. How should we respond? Answer from Angela, PHR: I would ...
Read More →
Q&A: Can we require exempt employees to clock in & out?
Question: Can we require exempt employees to clock in and out? Answer from Aimee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP: While it doesn’t violate the FLSA to have an ...
Read More →
HR Advisor: September 2021
When You Need to Hire Workers, But Nobody Likes the Work Some jobs are just plain unpleasant. You know the type. Monotonous tasks that don’t ...
Read More →
Career Monday: Steer Your Career in a Clear and Positive Direction
Your career is like a ship and you’re the captain. You can drift along or take command to guide it in a clear and positive ...
Read More →
Affirmation: Want Your Life To Change? Here’s How You Can Do It
Are you great at learning and planning, but poor at executing your ideas? You’re far from alone. Most people seem to get more enjoyment from ...
Read More →
What Does At-Will Employment Mean?
At-will employment means that the employer or employee can end the employment relationship for almost any reason (with or without cause) at any time (with ...
Read More →