Is there a clear legal boundary between an employee’s work activity, and their conduct outside the workplace? Not necessarily, which means an employer’s right to

Did you know that all states except Montana are ‘at will’ states? This means employers can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without

An individual’s hair is a very personal matter and, increasingly, a protected characteristic in the workplace. Nationwide, states are tackling the issue

‘Quiet hiring’ is the latest buzzword among business owners and HR professionals. But why is it a growing phenomenon -- and how is it shaping workforces today?

Done right, performance reviews can help employees improve and drive your company toward greater success. But if handled poorly, they can have harmful

It’s 40 minutes into an employee’s shift and he’s nowhere to be found. Worse yet, you haven’t heard from him about coming in late or having a problem

When managing hourly, non-exempt employees, it’s critical to accurately track their hours and compensate them accordingly.  Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

The disruption of the past few years has left many of us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and burned out. The stress is taking a particular toll in the workplace

Firing employees is never an easy or comfortable undertaking for managers. It requires careful thought and actions to avoid complications and the risk of

In most cases, the decision to approve or deny an employee’s request for time off is reasonably straightforward. Does the employee have available

When terminating employees, you know you can’t fire someone for discriminatory reasons, such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and genetic

Company policies help you set rules and parameters with employees, as well as protect you legally. But too many employers have a “set it and forget it” mentality