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An employee let us know they got a part-time job and would like to change their hours. Do we have to change their schedule?
No. An employee wanting to change their hours because they got a second job is not something you’re required to...
What should I do if an employee was paid incorrectly?
Mistakes are an unfortunate reality of doing business, but mistakes with payroll are different – and potentially...
Employee LinkedIn Job Title is Different Than the One They Were Given. Should We Say Something?
It depends. There are many reasons an employee may choose to use a job title on LinkedIn that is different than their...
Can we make a policy that employees who quit without notice won’t get their final paycheck?
No, federal law requires you to pay employees for all hours they have worked. While you can and should have a policy...
Do I need to get permission to run a background check?
The short answer is yes: the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires you to get permission from your applicant or...
Voting Leave Compliance For Upcoming Elections
Election Day is almost here, so as an employer, now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws. Most states...
How to Reclassify Previously Exempt Employees as Nonexempt
Any employee can be classified as a nonexempt employee, although we generally recommend that all employees in the same...
What is Age Discrimination
Question: What is age discrimination? Answer: Age discrimination (sometimes called ageism) means treating people less...
An Employee Can No Longer Lift 50 Pounds – Can We Terminate?
Question: An employee in a job that regularly requires lifting 50 pounds now says they can only lift 25 because of an...
