Feb 1, 20221 minWhat is an exit interview?Answer from Celine, SHRM-CP: An exit interview is a conversation with a departing employee about their time at the company and the reason...
Jan 25, 20221 minWhat is a workweek? Is it just our hours of operation?Answer from Kelley, PHR: A workweek is not the same thing as your hours of operation. Rather, it defines the 168-hour period (i.e., seven...
Jan 18, 20221 minWhen does the Form I-9 need to be completed?Answer from Monica, SPHR, SHRM-CP: All new employees must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 on (or before) their first day of employment....
Jan 11, 20221 minAn employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them time and a half for these hours?Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: Yes. Any overtime worked by non-exempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the...
Nov 23, 20211 minWhat are effective ways to manage remote employees and monitor their work? Answer from Sarah, PHR, SHRM-CP: Managing remote employees can certainly be a challenge. Here are some of the practices we recommend:...
Nov 16, 20211 minManaging Performance When an Employee Has a Second JobQuestion: One of our employees has taken on a second job, and I’m concerned the additional work might hurt his performance or interfere...
Nov 9, 20212 minCan I ask an employee if they’re pregnant?Answer from Laura, SHRM-CP: We recommend you not ask an employee if they’re pregnant and, instead, wait for them to inform you. With few...
Nov 2, 20211 minAmericans with Disability Act - Getting documentation about a disability. Question: Who is considered an appropriate health care professional for getting documentation about a disability under the Americans with...