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Employee Gave Two Weeks Notice: Can I Let Them Go Early?
An employee gave notice and you want them gone sooner. You can, but there are implications for pay, unemployment, and how it looks. Here's what to consider.
My Employees Are Dating: How Do I Handle It?
When two employees start dating, it creates real HR risks, especially in a direct reporting relationship. Here's how small businesses should handle workplace relationships.
Employee on FMLA Is Missing Deadlines: What Can I Do?
Can you discipline an employee who is on FMLA leave for missing deadlines or performance issues? The answer requires careful navigation. Here's what employers need to know.
Employee Called In Sick Near a Company Holiday: What Do I Do?
When an employee calls in sick on a holiday, how you respond depends on your PTO policy, your holiday policy, and your state's sick leave laws. Here's how to handle it.
Can I Fire Someone for What They Posted on Social Media?
The answer is sometimes yes, sometimes no, and getting it wrong is expensive. Here's what employers need to know before terminating someone over a social media post.
Employee Quit Without Notice: Do I Have to Pay Out Their PTO?
When an employee quits without notice, are you required to pay out their unused PTO? The answer depends on your state and your written policy. Here's what you need to know.
How to Conduct a Termination Meeting: A Manager’s Guide
Termination meetings are one of the hardest things a manager does. Here’s a step-by-step guide to conducting one professionally, legally, and with dignity for everyone involved.
What Is At-Will Employment and What Does It Mean for Your Business?
At-will employment gives employers significant flexibility, but it’s not absolute. Here’s what at-will employment actually means, what limits it, and how to protect it.
How to Handle a No Call / No Show Employee
When an employee doesn’t show up and doesn’t call, you need a clear process. Here’s how to handle a no call / no show professionally, legally, and consistently.
Free vs. Paid HR Templates: What’s the Difference and Does It Matter?
Free HR templates are everywhere. But are they good enough for your business? Here’s an honest look at what you get and what you miss with free vs. professionally written HR templates.
How to Onboard a New Employee: A Complete Checklist
A strong onboarding process reduces early turnover and gets new employees productive faster. Here’s a complete checklist covering pre-arrival through the 90-day mark.
What Happens If You Don’t Have an Employee Handbook?
Skipping the employee handbook is one of the most common (and most costly) HR mistakes small businesses make. Here’s what you’re actually risking without one.
An Employee Just Complained About Harassment: What Do I Do?
If an employee just reported a harassment complaint, here are the immediate steps every small business owner and manager needs to take, and the mistakes that make it worse.