Dress Code in the Workplace

Dress Code in the Workplace

When it comes to a dress code in the workplace, knowing when and where to draw the line can be tricky. It requires a careful balancing of the needs of the business and employees’ expectations not to be micromanaged on matters of personal taste. You can be formal...

Calculating Per Diem Rates

There is no required per diem rate for employee expenses during travel for private employers, with the exception of government contractors. Whether, and in what amount, to offer a daily allowance for traveling employees while they are on the road should be set by...
Weapons in the Workplace

Weapons in the Workplace

Q: We have an employee in our retail store who has demanded to be able to carry a Taser with him while at work. He has threatened to sue if he is not allowed to and is injured at work. How should we handle this? A: You certainly do not have to allow this employee to...
Managing Harassment Complaints

Managing Harassment Complaints

Many employers feel unprepared once they’ve received a report of workplace harassment. To protect the affected employee(s), and your organization, it is best to start an investigation. Proper preparation for effectively managing harassment complaints that may...
“Working Interviews” – Advice and Guidelines

“Working Interviews” – Advice and Guidelines

As part of an interview, some companies like to bring in a candidate to spend the day shadowing one of their  team members. These types of interviews are known as “working interviews,” and if a candidate does follow an employee for a day, the candidate would need to...
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