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Can You Fire an Employee Over a Social Media Post?
A single employee's online post can quickly become an HR and legal challenge for any business. Learn how to evaluate social media incidents, distinguish protected employee rights from policy violations, and respond with a fair, consistent process that protects your organization while maintaining workplace trust.

Brittney Simpson
3 days ago7 min read


When Employee Content Hurts Your Brand
One employee's post can quickly influence how customers, candidates, and partners perceive your business. Learn how to respond when employee content hurts your brand, set clear expectations, and protect your company's reputation without damaging employee trust or workplace culture.

Brittney Simpson
4 days ago8 min read


Managing Online Behavior Without Losing Trust
Employee online behavior can create legal, reputational, and workplace challenges when handled reactively. Learn how employers can distinguish genuine business risk from personal expression, respond consistently, develop compliant social media policies, and protect trust without overreaching or violating employee rights.

Brittney Simpson
5 days ago7 min read


When Employees Disagree With Your Company Publicly
What happens when Employees Disagree With Your Company Publicly? One post can spark client concerns, divide your team, and leave leaders wondering whether to step in—or stay out. Before reacting, it's important to understand where employee rights end, where business interests begin, and how to protect both without creating bigger problems.

Brittney Simpson
6 days ago8 min read


Balancing Employee Expression and Business Needs
A single social media post can leave leaders caught between protecting client relationships and respecting Employee Expression. Knowing where legal protections end and legitimate business interests begin is essential. Learn how to respond thoughtfully, minimize risk, and preserve trust before a difficult situation turns into a workplace or legal challenge.

Brittney Simpson
7 days ago8 min read


When Personal Brands Affect Your Business
Hiring talented employees often means hiring their personal brands too. A strong online presence can attract opportunities, strengthen credibility, and benefit your business—but it can also create conflicts with clients, company values, or workplace expectations. Learn how HR leaders can balance employee visibility with business interests while reducing legal and reputational risks.

Brittney Simpson
Jul 1710 min read


PTO Concerns: What Managers Should Consider First
Repeated PTO patterns can raise concerns, but not every attendance issue is abuse. This article explains how managers can approach suspicious PTO usage carefully, ask the right questions, and handle attendance concerns without creating unnecessary legal risk.

Brittney Simpson
May 316 min read


My Employee Disclosed a Medical Condition. What Do I Do Now?
A practical guide for employers on what to do after an employee discloses a medical condition, including confidentiality, accommodations, the interactive process, and FMLA considerations.

Brittney Simpson
May 306 min read


Performance Management for Employees with Medical Conditions
Learn how to manage employee performance when medical conditions and workplace accommodations are involved. This post breaks down legal considerations, the interactive process, and practical steps for balancing accountability with support while keeping performance standards clear and consistent.

Brittney Simpson
May 286 min read


Internal Investigations 101: A Step-by-Step Guide for HR
Most small businesses lack a process for employee complaints. Here’s how to run a fair, documented internal investigation.

Brittney Simpson
May 87 min read
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