What does At-Will Employment Mean?
Many employers rely heavily on “at-will employment” to terminate unsatisfactory employees. In theory, if at-will employment applies, you can fire a worker at will, which means for a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason at all. At-will employment has definite...
Employee Performance vs. Discipline
It is helpful to remind employers the difference between employee performance issues and discipline issues. Below is a quick reference: Performance Management Disciplinary Action Based on standards for acceptable performance Based on standards of conduct (i.e....
Using Employee Strengths to Drive Productivity
Employees who use their strengths every day are six times more likely to be engaged on the job. That’s just one big finding from decades of Gallup research into human behaviors and strengths. That research has established a compelling connection between...
What Qualifications Are Required for an Exempt (Salaried) Position?
Many employers struggle with the differences between hourly and salaried positions and how to qualify them as such. Below is a quick reference to determine if a position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). To qualify for...
FMLA Checklist
General Issues: Do you have a medical leave of absence policy? If you have an employee handbook or other benefit book, does it contain your medical leave of absence policy and the FMLA General Notice? Is one person or one department responsible for: Administering...
Four Types of Workplace Violence
Reducing Workplace Violence Starts with Understanding the 4 Types In order to mitigate the risk of violence in your workplace, it’s critical for you to understand the four main types of workplace violence that could compromise employee safety.
You Have a Right To Brag!
Maintaining an updated resume in this rapidly changing career environment is essential for everyone! Whether you are a recent college graduate or a tenured 20-year business professional, ensuring your resume resonates with your current or target company’s needs...
Are Your Contractors/Temps REALLY Employees?
There has been recent focus on the whole questions of whether CONTRACTORS and/or TEMPORARIES are really EMPLOYEES and it is currently being audited by Department of Labor (DOL), U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as well as the Internal Revenue Service...
