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...
Do Interns Need to Fill Out I-9 Forms?
Q: We are planning to bring on some unpaid interns. Do interns need to fill out I-9 forms? A: According to the Department of Homeland Security, I-9 forms are only required for employees, not unpaid interns. When taking on an unpaid intern, however, we urge employers...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...

