Even the most experienced HR pros have questions from time to time. Our Quick Q&A series provides answers to not-so-common questions and links to helpful resources.
- Does employee training time have to be compensated?
- Are employers required to provide employees paid time off the vote in presidential elections?
- Does employee training time have to be compensated?
- We've been following EEOC guidance on workplace harassment for years now. What do we need to do differently now that the EEOC has issued new guidance?
- Are domestic partner insurance premiums collected pre- or post-tax?
- Our company has seen some office romances gone wrong recently. Should we have policies in our handbook addressing this topic?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of partnering with a Professional Employment Organization (PEO)?
- Should we have handbook policies addressing office romances?
- Are employers required to provide anti-harassment or other types of employee training?
- We’re considering hosting a holiday party to show appreciation for our employees. What can we do to minimize our liabilities without compromising on fun?
- Is it true that when completing Form I-9s, employers have the option to remotely examine employee identity and employment authorization documents?
- We have a 66-year-old employee who is retiring in a few months. The employee is on our group health plan but also enrolled in Medicare Part A. Is he still entitled to COBRA?
- We’re evaluating some acquisition opportunities. What are some of the benefit and HR issues we should consider?
- What can I do if I suspect an employee is fraudulently taking advantage of FMLA protections?
- Do I need to pay my employees for travel time related to a business event?
- Why should employers run pre-employment background checks?
- What steps should a company take when an employee reports a claim of harassment?
- How are companies handling required labor law posting with remote workforces?
- Why are stay and exit interviews important?
- Are there questions we should avoid in an interview?
- How can I give my company's onboarding process a facelift?
- How can I learn if our compensation practices are competitive?
- It's been a while since we have updated our employee handbook. How often do we need to update it? Are there any new policies that we should implement?