

How should we respond?
Question: An employee allegedly made a racially insensitive comment in the presence of a coworker. How should we respond? Answer from...


What should we do if a candidate asks us not to contact their current employer?
Question: What should we do if a candidate asks us not to contact their current employer? Answer from Shawna, SHRM-CP: It’s ultimately up...


Do we need to offer summer interns group health insurance?
Question: Do we need to offer summer interns group health insurance? Answer from Carolyn, PHR, SHRM-CP: Whether you need to offer...


Are we required to pay summer interns?
Answer from Kyle, PHR: It depends on whether the worker is considered an employee. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has adopted the...


Federal Law Alert
IRS Increases Mileage Reimbursement Rate Starting July 1 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that its optional standard...


Can a part-time employee be exempt?
Answer from Aimee, GPHR, SHRM-SCP: Yes, a part-time employee may be classified as exempt. The minimum salary and duties requirements must...

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