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Can I Ask an Employee Why They're Calling Out Sick?
A vague sick-day text can leave managers wondering what they are actually allowed to ask. Before you Ask an Employee Why They're Calling Out Sick, learn which questions are appropriate, when medical details cross the line, and how to handle protected leave without turning a routine absence into a compliance problem.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 254 min read


Can I Deny an Employee's Time Off Request?
A busy season can turn one Friday off into a scheduling headache fast. Before you Deny an Employee's Time Off Request, make sure you know whether the request is ordinary PTO or legally protected leave. Learn how to make fair, consistent decisions without creating unnecessary compliance risk or damaging trust with your team.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 244 min read


Can I Fire an Employee Without Notice?
Think firing an employee without notice is as simple as "at-will employment"? Think again. Can I Fire an Employee Without Notice explains when immediate termination is legally allowed, the exceptions employers often overlook, and the HR practices that help reduce legal risk while protecting workplace trust.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 105 min read


Can I Fire an Employee for Something They Posted on Social Media?
Employees post about pay, workplace conditions, and company frustrations more than ever. Before you react, here's what employers need to know about when discipline is legal—and when it isn't.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 32 min read


Who Owns Content an Employee Creates While Working?
Who owns content an employee creates at work? The answer isn't as simple as "the company" or "whoever hit record" — and assuming wrong can cost you.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 32 min read


Can I Stop Employees from Posting About Work on Social Media?
Employees have more legal protection to discuss work online than most employers realize. Learn what you can restrict, what you can't, and how to avoid the mistakes that turn a single post into a lawsuit.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 32 min read


When Employees Become Content Creators: What Every Employer Needs to Know
Employees are filming TikToks from the warehouse, reviewing employers online, and building personal brands on the clock — and most companies have no idea what to do about it. Here's where employee rights end, who owns the content, and why waiting until a video goes viral is already too late.

Brittney Simpson
Aug 33 min read


Can I Require Employees to Create Social Media Content for My Business?
Short Answer: Sometimes. If creating content is an essential function of an employee's job, you can generally require them to perform those duties. If it isn't, the answer is more nuanced. The Legal Reality As businesses embrace social media, many employees are finding themselves in front of the camera—even if they weren't hired to be. Employers may ask employees to participate in recruiting videos, appear in behind-the-scenes content, film TikToks, create LinkedIn posts, or

Brittney Simpson
Aug 32 min read


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
Jul 247 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
Jul 227 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
Jul 218 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
Jul 208 min read
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