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Can I ask an employee if she's pregnant?

We recommend you not ask an employee if she’s pregnant. Generally, employers may not inquire about an employee's private health...

How To Respond To "Two-Week Notice"

Question: Do we have to honor an employee’s two-week notice period? Assuming there is no contract or agreement to the contrary, you’re...

Employment At Will: What Does It Mean?

Question: Does “at-will employment” mean we can terminate without risk? No, termination always comes with some risk, even when the...

Dress Code In The Workplace

Question: We’re thinking of adding a dress code to our handbook. What should we consider? As with any policy, the big thing to keep in...

Are Remote Employees Eligible for FMLA?

Are Remote Employees Eligible for FMLA? If So, How Is Their Worksite Determined? Remote employees who otherwise qualify will be eligible...

Unauthorized Overtime Policy

Question: Our company policy says that employees must obtain authorization before working overtime, but one of our employees has...

Posting Employee Photos in Company Website

Question: Should we get permission from our employees before posting pictures of them on our company website? Yes, we recommend obtaining...

Is Dyed Hair Unprofessional?

Question: Can we tell employees not to dye their hair with bright colors? Yes, you can tell employees not to dye their hair, but there...

Best Ways To Keep Company Data

Question: What are the best ways to keep company data secure? Below are some best practice tips from an HR perspective for keeping your...

Falsified Timecards? What should we do about it?

Question: What can we as a company do if we discover that an employee has been falsifying their timecards? If you discover an employee...

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