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Establishing a Branded Apparel / Uniform Policy

Published January 13, 2026
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

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

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Inappropriate Employee Behavior Outside of Work: What Can I Do?

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

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?

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Just Cause Termination

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

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

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How to Handle an Autocratic Manager

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Employee Relations Question of the Week

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

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Designing a Skills / Competency Assessment Center

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Training & Development Question of the Week

How can I set up a skills / competency assessment for my new hires learning skills for a new job they are moving into or interested in?

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Paying to Get Ready for Work

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Benefits & Compensation Question of the Week

The Portal to Portal Act requires employees to be paid, in some instances, for the time it takes to get ready for work. Learn more.

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Am I Required to Offer COBRA?

Last Updated November 28th, 2017
in Benefits & Compensation, HR Compliance Question of the Week

Short description of how to count the number of employees you have to determine eligibility for COBRA offering.

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