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....
Mar 13, 2021
Your Right To Discuss Salaries and Wages in the Workplace
Can We Prohibit Employees From Discussing Their Salaries? Question: My employer has asked that we create a Non-Disclosure Agreement for...
Mar 13, 2021
Best Practices for Conducting Terminations
What are some best practices for conducting terminations? While all terminations carry some inherent risk, there are some best practices...
Mar 12, 2021
Can I Classify a Worker as an Independent Contractor?
Question: We want to hire an administrative assistant. Can we classify this person as an independent contractor during a 90-day try-out...
Mar 12, 2021
Temporary wage cuts due to COVID-19?
Can we reduce pay because of economic slowdown due to COVID-19? You can reduce an employee's rate of pay based on business or economic...