Office Nepotism Policy – Do You Need One?

Office Nepotism Policy – Do You Need One?

Do you have a worker reporting to a supervisor who is that person’s spouse? Or a son reporting to his mother? Some employers may be wary of hiring a family member of another employee, especially if there will be a supervisory relationship. Do you need an office...
How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment Complaint

How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment Complaint

You may have heard the term “hostile work environment,” but if you’re not clear on what that constitutes and/or how to handle a hostile work environment complaint, here is our advice. A hostile work environment occurs when unlawful harassment in the workplace either...
Political Signs at Work

Political Signs at Work

Unless you’ve managed to avoid any television or internet news for a while, you know that this year’s election campaign is particularly intense across the country, creating passionate opinions and actions from all sides. But what happens if those opinions...

Employee Cell Phone Policy

Q: What are the laws regarding cell phones at work? Personal use by our employees has gotten out of hand. Can we change our employee cell phone policy to say that phones are not permitted on the premises? A: We can certainly understand the frustration of having...
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