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HR Snapshot: Social media and employee complaints

Question from a client:

Can we discipline employees for complaining about the company on social media?

Answer:

Probably not. Depending on what they said, and who responded to it, their speech may be protected under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations […]

Four Ways to Show Employees That You Appreciate Them

Saying thanks and showing appreciation shouldn’t be limited to special occasions. Here are four ways to create a culture of appreciation in your workplace:

Involve your employees in the big decisions and strategic planning of the organization
Solicit their ideas about the […]

How Employers Can Address Mental Health in the Workplace

More than half the people in the United States will be diagnosed with a mental illness at some point in their lives. One in five Americans will experience a mental illness in a given year. People with depression have a […]

HR Snapshot: Departing employee and accusations

Question from a client:

During an exit interview, a departing employee accused one of our managers of harassment. Should we investigate even though the accuser is no longer employed here? The manager has been with us a long time, and […]

Employee Handbooks: the First Step to Avoiding Litigation

Why do we need an Employee Handbook?

A single discrimination lawsuit can cost a company hundreds of thousands of dollars in defense expenses and settlement or jury awards. In addition to the monetary cost, there are the significant impacts to business […]

HR Snapshot: Can employees be sent home early?

Question from a client:

Can we send employees home early because there isn’t any work to do?

Answer:

Yes, you can send employees home early due to a lack of work. Just keep in mind that exempt employees would need to be […]

HR Snapshot: Should we interview an employee accused of harassment before terminating them?

Question from a client:

We received credible reports from several employees and witnesses concerning sexual harassment by a manager. I feel confident in proceeding with termination, but we have not interviewed the accused manager. Should we get “their side of […]

HR Snapshot: How do we address immature behavior without it sounding personal?

Question from a client:

We have an employee who generally performs well, but at times behaves immaturely. When she gets upset, she slams things and stomps around the office. She also often says “That’s not my job” when asked to […]