Common HR Questions

How Much Communication is Acceptable While an Employee is on FMLA Leave?

Murphy’s law suggests that, even with careful planning, as soon as an employee goes out on Family and Medical Leave…

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How Do We Handle Employees Working Unauthorized Overtime?

Managers often ask whether employers must pay nonexempt employees for overtime worked without permission, especially when employees have been told…

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Are My Employees Exempt or Non-Exempt?

Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage and hour law employers must classify all employees as…

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Can I Ban Political Discussions in the Workplace?

With contentious midterm elections quickly approaching – and the results of those elections likely to dominate the news for weeks…

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Can I Lay Off An Underperforming Employee Instead of Firing Him?

Firing an employee is never easy. It’s often a situation that is fraught with stress and discomfort for all parties,…

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Can I Require Employees to Only Speak English in the Workplace?

You may recall a viral video of a white New York attorney berating Spanish-speaking workers at a fast food restaurant…

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Employee Repeatedly Making Mistakes Due to Possible Medical Issue

One of my employees is repeatedly making mistakes that are starting to negatively impact customer service and our bottom line….

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Can I Charge an Employee on Leave Full Amount of Their Healthcare Premium?

One of my employees is out on leave. Can I charge her the full amount of her healthcare premium? Can…

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What Are the Benefits of a Performance Management System?

There is no law that requires employers to conduct performance reviews. However, there are very solid business reasons for conducting…

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