Remote employee not responding during work hours? Here's how to set expectations, have the conversation, document it, and escalate if needed, without overreacting or under-responding.

An employee was arrested for a DUI off the clock.  Are you required to fire them? The answer depends on the role, your policy, and your state.  Here's what to consider.

When an employee says their paycheck is wrong, how you respond matters legally.  Here's the step-by-step process for investigating and resolving a pay discrepancy claim.

When a new employee isn’t working out in their first 90 days, you have options, but how you handle it matters.  Here’s what to consider before making a decision.

An employee told a coworker what someone else makes.  Before you discipline them, you need to know about NLRA protections for wage discussions.  This could backfire badly.

Can you force employees to use their PTO during a holiday closure or business shutdown? The answer depends on your state and your written policy.  Here's what you need to know.

When an employee tells you they’re pregnant, you have legal obligations and some important things to avoid.  Here’s what small business employers need to know.

When a high performer has a chronic attendance problem, many managers look the other way.  Here's why that's a mistake and how to address it professionally.

Suspecting an employee of theft is one of the most stressful situations a small business owner faces.  Here's a step-by-step guide to investigating and responding legally.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.