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HR FAQ: Does it matter what day of the week I terminate an employee?
Mark Nelson: May 30, 2023 11:58:00 AM
Answer: Yes, it does matter.
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HR FAQ: Can my employee use their sick time to stay home with their child in the summer because there’s no school?
Kathy Iverson, SPHR: May 24, 2023 12:22:00 PM
Answer: The answer in both Washington and Oregon is no—unless the child is home because they are sick. The Washington and Oregon sick leave laws...
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References: to Check or Not to Check?
Bridget Frolich, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: May 1, 2023 1:48:00 PM
With focus keenly attuned to value-added efforts, employers are taking opportunities to edit out unnecessary process steps, and a question often...
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Unlimited PTO: Unique Employee Perk or Risky Employer Pitfall?
Lindsey Sosa: Apr 28, 2023 1:38:43 PM
The rise in remote work has increasingly prompted employers to embrace workplace flexibility in other areas besides just their employee’s work...
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Quiet Hiring: Risks and Rewards
Tess Griswold, M.Ed.: Apr 18, 2023 1:41:00 PM
As we enter 2023, employers face historic challenges. The economic slowdown and a competitive hiring landscape have significantly impacted staffing...
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April 1st is synonymous with April Fool’s—How to keep pranks at bay?
Sarah Johnson, SPHR: Mar 23, 2023 10:30:08 AM
Everyone likes to have a little fun in the workplace. However, even well-intentioned jokes can go sideways. Often, we don’t know about others’...
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Making Room for Pregnancy on the Job: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
Jennifer Jackson, JD, SHRM-CP: Feb 10, 2023 3:58:45 PM
More than 45 years after the passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), pregnant and nursing employees still face challenges in the...
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Taking it Virtual: The Benefits of Remote HR Consulting
Jeremy Reynolds: Jan 30, 2023 5:39:52 PM
Due to the pandemic, many organizations began the move to more virtual operations, which included consulting engagements. With the pandemic mostly...
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How To Get Your CEO To Love You
Krisann Hatch: Dec 12, 2022 10:51:26 AM
As an HR professional, I spent years working my tail off to prove my value, prove that HR was an important department, prove that HR was needed. I...
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10 Holiday Considerations for Employers
Lindsey Sosa: Nov 7, 2022 12:50:41 PM
The fall and winter holiday season can be a special time for many. People often look forward to the food, music, decorations, and gathering with...
