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...

Terminating an Employee After They Give Notice

Terminating an employee after they give notice can be a little bit complicated. If you had an employee give his two weeks’ notice, but then his manager decided to let him go immediately, the most important thing is to make sure you pay the employee through the last...
Terminating a Popular Employee

Terminating a Popular Employee

Several years ago, you hired an extremely talented, energetic individual who quickly became a source of enthusiasm and expertise in your workplace. A friend to everyone, this star employee excelled in their work, acing every performance review. But about six months...
Performance Improvement Plan for Employees

Performance Improvement Plan for Employees

A performance improvement plan (PIP) is a tool that employers can use to help underperforming employees succeed in the organization. The plan allows you to specify the company’s expectations with respect to employee performance and behavior and to define what success...
Transgender Issues in the Workplace

Transgender Issues in the Workplace

Transgender issues in the workplace is a hot topic right now, as more equal rights are being created for individuals who identify as a different gender. If an employee who is generally recognized as a male discloses to you that she is transgender and is asking to be...
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