There have been a lot of recent news stories about personal relationships between people who work together, and while most of these stories involve harrassment or other forms of misconduct, it may have employers wondering if they need a policy that addresses...
Natural disasters, such as the recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida, can raise questions when it comes to a company’s staff being able to make it to work. For those employees who haven’t been able to communicate with management, do you follow your...
Q: Is monitoring employee emails permitted while they are still employed? A: The short answer is yes, you can monitor employee email. As a general rule, employees should not have an expectation of privacy when using company computers or email accounts. That said, the...
In general, all businesses should create and update an employee handbook that clearly defines workforce policies and expectations. A handbook can resolve disputes before they occur and protect both the employer and employee from potential litigation. Here are ten...
Timekeeping technology has advanced greatly in the past decade. The old mechanical time clocks are few and far between, as many businesses now use some form of technology to have employees clock in and out, whether it’s logging into a website, or something more...