Employee Smells Like Cigarette Smoke – What Can You Do?
Q: Our new employee smells like cigarette smoke. Is there a delicate way to ask him to not smell like smoke? A: Employee odors, whether natural or artificial, are a common and complex workplace problem. Telling an employee that their scent is not acceptable in the...Late Timesheets – Can You Delay Pay?
Employees who turn in late timesheets can be a challenging problem for employers. It is the employer’s obligation to pay employees on the established payday regardless of whether a timesheet has been submitted. Unfortunately, there is no exception to the law that...Background Check Best Practices
Employers have become well-attuned to the importance of selecting job candidates that are qualified and will fit well with the organization’s culture. Prior to extending an offer of employment to a viable candidate, background check best practices are to use a...

