The Art of Targeting
Q: I am a university professor looking to relocate to the west coast. In my search for another teaching position, I’ve noticed that several colleges
July 8, 2022
Time for a Chill Pill!
Q: My employee provided me a note from his doctor that said, “My patient would benefit from a less stressful work environment,” but didn’t specify
July 8, 2022
No Chance for Comp Time
Q: Sometimes I need my staff to stay late to get an order out, but the overtime is killing me. Can I give them comp
July 8, 2022
Weighty Matters
Q: I own a company who has an employee with a serious weight problem. Over the past few years, she’s gone from rather heavy to
July 8, 2022
Coughing Up Files
Q: A former employee recently asked for a copy of their personnel file. Do I have to give them a copy? How long do I
July 8, 2022
Breaking the Rules for Religion
Q: I recently hired someone to work in my store. When I gave him his first schedule, he said he could not work on Saturdays
July 8, 2022
Money Talk
Q: When I was hired, I was told that I was not allowed to talk about my hourly pay rate with my colleagues. Is this
July 8, 2022
Screening Hazards, Smoking Gun
Q: If my employee had a pre-existing condition that worsened on the job, are we still liable for paying workers compensation? Can we screen these
July 8, 2022
Protecting Teen Workers
Q: I employ teens and am not generally on the premises. I’m concerned about sexual harassment. What steps can I take to protect my employees
July 8, 2022