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Attendance Point System Policy
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: We have an attendance point system policy for our nonexempt employees that gives points for each occurrence of absence. It feels like people have learned to “play” the system, either by missing multiple days in a row (which count as one occurrence) or always missing Mondays or Fridays. Do you have a suggestion on […]
Holiday Swap
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: A few employees have approached me and asked if they could “swap” holidays. They don’t observe Christmas and would prefer to work on that day and take another day off. Do other employers do this? What should I think about if I allow it? Answer: According to a recent article by SHRM, only 18% […]
Are Holiday Gifts, Prizes or Parties Taxable Wages?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: Are holiday gifts, prizes or parties taxable wages? Answer: With the holiday season approaching, organizations may find that individuals or groups who benefit from the organization’s services, desire to make year-end gifts to the organization’s employees for their loyal service. Employee gifts in the form of cash or gift certificates/coupons, regardless of the amount, are […]
Establishing a Uniform Policy
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: What are the pros and cons I should consider before establishing a uniform policy? Answer: Today, millions of employees wear corporate uniforms in the workplace. Whether it is to clearly exhibit a company logo, make it easier for customers to identify employees, or to develop a sense of unity among the staff, they have […]
Inappropriate Employee Behavior Outside of Work: What Can I Do?
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: Employees have come to me upset because a group of employees got “a little crazy” at a recent industry conference. The employees complaining shared that they felt like it made the company look bad since they had name tags on that included the company name. What can I do about this? Can I talk […]
Small Necessities Laws
Last Updatedin Employee Relations, HR Compliance
Question: What is the Small Necessities Leave Act and should I be concerned about it? Answer: The Small Necessities Leave Act (SNLA) gives employees the right to take leave for family obligations providing a limited number of hours annually, covering specific activities that are not included under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – […]
Just Cause Termination
Last Updatedin Employee Relations
Question: Can you terminate a stock room employee for failing to find a piece of needed equipment that he could not locate in the drawer when we had six on hand? He said we didn’t have the part when in fact we did. Answer: In an at-will State, an employer can terminate an employee for a […]