One of your full time, non-exempt employees wants to take a 30-minute lunch break instead of the complete hour, while still working until their scheduled time of 5:00 pm. Is this possible? Your lunch break policy can be flexible, as long as you are allowing your...
Coming up with your company values may have taken several hours of thought, reflection, and discussion. This effort will have been wasted, though, if you stop there and fail to institute these values. So, how do bring your values into the day-to-day operations of your...
You’re having difficulty finding qualified applicants. You advertise locally and nationally on major job posting sites. And while you are having some success hiring through agencies, they charge high fees. You offer a great insurance package, 401(k), profit...
Earlier this year, President Obama called on Congress to enact a federal law requiring businesses to offer seven days of paid sick leave to workers, but the proposed law is unlikely to pass in the current political climate. Nevertheless, a paid sick leave trend has...
Some companies who have employees that are in a dating relationship may have them sign an agreement or policy form. While such an agreement regarding the dating relationship is not required, many employers use them because they can help set expectations and reduce...