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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 ...
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: An employee emailed us saying that if we didn’t give them a raise, the email would serve as a resignation notice. What do we need to do to accept this resignation?
We recommend you reach out to the employee to inform them of your decision not to provide them with a raise. In this communication, you ...
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Q&A: How do we know if our managers are performing well?
If a team is getting its work done, but the individuals on that team are not developing professionally, then the manager in charge of that ...
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Q&A: I’ve just learned that many of our current employees do not have completed I-9 forms with us. What should I do?
Question: I’ve just learned that many of our current employees do not have completed I-9 forms with us. What should I do? Answer from Monica, ...
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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?
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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Q&A: What is pay transparency, and how does it help employers?
Pay transparency refers to sharing information about pay with applicants, employees, and possibly the entire world. While some states and localities require that employers include ...
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Q&A: Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job?
Question: Can we ask an applicant why they are leaving their current job? Answer from Monica, SPHR, SHRM-CP: Yes, you may ask a candidate why ...
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