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How Should We Address Complaints About Employee Appearance?
Q: We have an employee with a disfigured hand. It doesn’t affect his work or otherwise bother him, but other employees have complained that it looks “creepy.” How should we address complaints about employee appearance? A: Based on the information provided, it sounds...
Office Equipment for Remote Employees: Who’s Responsible?
Q: Our employees are mostly remote workers. Do we have to provide their workstation desk and chair or are the employees responsible for this equipment? A: You can provide office equipment for remote employees, but you usually do not have to do so. In some states (such...
Nut Allergies at Work
Do you have any employees with a severe nut allergy? Do you have to make special accommodations for those with nut allergies at work? In some circumstances, severe allergies can be a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As you may know, under...
