People often think of discipline as something negative and confrontational. But discipline in the workplace can be a constructive, positive force. Done right,

A small lawn and garden center requires female applicants to pass a lifting test. A loan repayment call center gives a written and oral pre-employment

Disciplining or terminating problematic employees is never easy, but it’s an inevitable part of running a business. And when you’re faced with these challenging

Across the nation, laws restricting employers from asking job candidates about criminal histories are on the rise. Currently, 37 states and more than 150 cities

Confused about where you stand regarding marijuana use by employees? Like many employment-related issues today, there’s a wide gap between federal and

Exempt or non-exempt? That is the question.  To comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you must designate each of your employees as one or the

As Americans, we have a right to free speech. But does that protection apply to the workplace?  Many people wrongly assume the First Amendment to the

Getting into a fender bender, dealing with a power outage or caring for a sick child are all valid reasons for tardiness or absenteeism, but how do you deal with

You’ve made it through the recruiting, interviewing and selection process — and now you have a bright new hire in your midst. It’s day one and you have high hopes your

The good news: Many small businesses recognize the importance of establishing clear workplace rules and guidelines. The bad news: They’re not getting this

If you own a small business, you know the challenges of handling employee time off requests. Employees may be entitled to time off, but how do you balance the legal requirements with your practical needs? Here, our HR

Not many managers enjoy the prospect of calling an employee into a disciplinary meeting. But if you look at it as an opportunity to provide goal-focused feedback