Mar 18, 2021
Preventing a Toxic Workplace Environment
Question: We have an employee with a disfigured hand. It doesn’t affect his work or otherwise bother him, but other employees have...
Mar 18, 2021
Delayed Pay for Late Timesheets?
Question: Can we have a rule that says employees who submit their time card late will be paid late? I realize how frustrating it is when...
Mar 17, 2021
Exempt or Non-Exempt: What's the Difference?
“Exempt” and “non-exempt” are employee classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—a federal law dating back to 1938 that...
Mar 17, 2021
Employee Cell Phones: Can We Ban Them?
Question: What are the laws regarding cell phones at work? Personal use by our employees has gotten out of hand. Can we change our policy...
Mar 16, 2021
Workstations for Remote Employees
Question: Our employees are mostly remote workers. Do we have to provide their workstation desk and chair or are the employees...
Mar 16, 2021
What Is a Hostile Work Environment?
Question: What constitutes a “hostile work environment” and what’s my obligation if an employee complains about it? A hostile work...
Mar 15, 2021
Overtime Pay On Holidays
Question: Am I required to pay overtime to employees who work on holidays? In your state, no. Whether you pay extra for work done on...
Mar 15, 2021
How Do We Support Our Transgender Employee?
Question: One of our new employees has disclosed to me that she is transgender and has asked to be addressed as female. What is the best...
Mar 14, 2021
Are We Allowed to Search the Bags of Employees and Visitors?
Question: We’ve been checking the bags of employees and visitors when they leave the warehouse. Is this allowed? Yes, you can check the...
Mar 14, 2021
Are Selective Background Checks Acceptable?
Question: We don't typically do background checks, but we're hiring an internal HR person who will have access to sensitive information....