Can I limit the number of times an employee makes changes to their W-4?
Question: Can I limit the number of times an employee makes changes to their W-4? Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: No. IRS guidance...
Can we expand that to include wearables like smartwatches?
Question: Lately, we’ve noticed employees using wearable devices while working. We have a policy that limits personal cell phone use at...
Do we have to change their schedule?
Question: An employee let us know they got a part-time job and would like to change their hours. Do we have to change their schedule?...
Know Your HR Terms: Protected Classes
Protected classes—also known as protected characteristics—come from several federal laws (about half are from Title VII of the Civil...
What a Good Enough Hiring Process Looks Like
The last few years have proved challenging for employers trying to fill positions. Low unemployment, among other factors, made the job...
Can we approve some but deny others?
Question: We have received a lot of time off requests around the holidays, more than we can approve. Can we approve some but deny others?...
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