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Career Monday
Career Monday: Managing Video Meetings – How to Avoid Collaboration Fatigue
2020 was a year rife with changes and challenges. Remote working evolved from a futuristic concept into the standard strategy for most businesses. Our in-person ...
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 ...
Blasts From The Past
Q&A: Can I Reclassify Some Employees But Not Others?
Question: With the new overtime rule set to begin 12-1, I am thinking about changing the classification of some of our employees to non-exempt and ...
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Q&A: Can We Provide a Monetary Gift to Candidates for Interviewing?
Yes. You can give a candidate a thank you gift, monetary or otherwise, when they interview with you. We would recommend establishing a process for ...
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Q&A: Can I deny leave if I believe an employee is lying about the need to care for a child?
There is significant risk in denying a request for FFCRA leave if an employee has provided the appropriate documentation. That said, if you believe the ...
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Q&A: What should we do if a candidate asks us not to contact their current employer?
It’s ultimately up to you, but we’d generally recommend that you honor the request. The candidate may have a good reason for asking you not ...
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Q&A: Do we need to offer summer interns group health insurance?
Whether you need to offer benefits depends on your health plan eligibility terms. However, offering benefits to interns can enhance your employment brand and reputation ...
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HR Law Alert: California Law Alert, July 2021
California Minimum Wage Increases On July 1, 2021, the minimum hourly wage in certain California cities will increase as follows: • Berkeley: $16.32 (including youth ...
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