Employee Relations Questions of the Week

Are Holiday Gifts, Prizes or Parties Taxable Wages?

If I give my employees a gift - tangible, cash, gift card, etc., are they considered taxable to the employee?

Attendance Point System Policy

We have an attendance point system policy that does not seem to be working - what are my options for attendance tracking and discipline?
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Inappropriate Employee Behavior Outside of Work: What Can I Do?

How do I handle a group of employees who acted poorly at a work conference? Do I have any control their behavior outside of work?

Establishing a Branded Apparel / Uniform Policy

Review the key factors to consider when evaluating the implementation of a branded apparel or uniform policy.

Just Cause Termination

What does employment at will mean? Do I have to have a reason to terminate an employee or can I just do it?

How to Handle an Autocratic Manager

Suggestions on how to work with an autocratic manager who is causing many employees on his team to leave the job.