

- 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...