Compliance

People fall in love at work. They always have. They always will. You can make the rules as strict as you want. You can label your workplace a "romance-free zone." You can keep telling everyone to stay professional. But people will still catch feelings for coworkers. Spending more than 40 hours a week together, working toward the same goals and seeing each other in every situation, makes this normal. Here’s what most HR people won’t tell you: the real question isn’t whether wo

Addresses the difficult problem of PTO requests. Instead of reacting case-by-case, this post provides a simple, systematic policy checklist to ensure all time-off decisions are consistent, documented, and fully compliant with labor law. Here’s how confident leaders manage Paid Time Off decisions without favoritism, frustration, or legal risk and keep trust intact even when the answer is “no.” The Leadership Dilemma: When “No” Feels Personal Few managerial decisions feel trick

Many executives privately admit that RTO mandates are intended to drive voluntary attrition , allowing them to reduce headcount without the cost of severance or the reputational damage of mass layoffs. The Issues of Using RTO for a RIF (A "Stealth Layoff") Massive Legal Exposure:  This is the most critical issue. Using RTO to force resignations carries significant legal risk: Constructive Discharge:  If the RTO policy represents a significant, unilateral change to an employee

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Every workplace is a hub of human interaction, where professional relationships sometimes turn romantic. A Vault.com survey found that...

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This checklist will help ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, as well as internal processes, during open enrollment....

In the workplace, the concept of second chances is often met with mixed feelings. On one hand, offering a second chance can demonstrate...

When it comes to the complexities of payroll tax, an HR Director recounts the challenge of navigating multi-state compliance for new...