HRGF Blog
HR Compliance
Q&A: A Candidate Told Us They Have a Disability. What Do We Need to Do?
We recommend asking if they need an accommodation during the application process, but above all, ensure that having this information doesn’t influence your hiring decision. ...
Affirmations
Affirmation: I Maintain Hope While I Wait For My Dreams To Come True
I believe in my dreams. Those visions are inside of me for a purpose, which is soon to be revealed. My faith is steadfast as ...
Career Monday
Career Monday: Dealing with ADHD at Work
Does your boss keep giving you the same feedback? You need to follow instructions and pay more attention to details. These could be signs that ...
HR Compliance
Q&A: Does the NLRA Apply to My Business?
It does! Congress enacted the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) in 1935 to protect the rights of employees and employers, to encourage collective bargaining, and ...
Affirmations
Affirmation: Goals guide me forward.
My goals create a sense of purpose and direction. They guide me through my daily choices and activities. I make my goals powerful. I aim ...
Blasts From The Past
Q&A: I have an employee who hasn’t shown up to work the last few shifts and isn’t responding to messages. Can we make a policy that employees who quit without notice won’t get their final paycheck?
No, federal law requires you to pay employees for all hours they have worked. While you can and should have a policy defining job abandonment ...
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: A Strategic Guide to Job Hunting During the Vacation Days and Holidays
Job hunting is always tough but the vacation and holiday season can require an even more strategic approach. These are some basic principles and concrete ...
Read More →
Q&A: Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee?
Can I deny FFCRA leave to an employee who has high schoolers attending class remotely who are able to take care of themselves during the ...
Read More →
Q&A: We have an employee claiming they shouldn’t be classified as exempt from overtime … what are the penalties for mis-classification?
Question: We have an employee claiming they shouldn’t be classified as exempt from overtime. If it turns out they’re right, what are the penalties for ...
Read More →
Q&A: Can We Store Form I-9 Documentation Electronically?
Yes, you can store completed Forms I-9 electronically. However, per U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, any electronic storage system must include the following: • Reasonable ...
Read More →