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Tag: #COVID-19

Drunken Manager Shut Down Our Zoom Call
Business, COVID-19, Drug & alcohol additction, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual

Drunken Manager Shut Down Our Zoom Call

Drinking Shut Down Our Zoom Call Question: We had to shut down our all-hands Zoom meeting three weeks ago when … Continue reading Drunken Manager Shut Down Our Zoom Call

1036 miles since COVID began
Coaching, Dr. Lynne Curry, Personal growth

1036 miles since COVID began

When the gym closed last March, my personal trainer, a collie, rejoiced and pointed with his nose toward the door. … Continue reading 1036 miles since COVID began

Do Employers Owe Employees Paid Sick Leave When They Self-Quarantine
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Do Employers Owe Employees Paid Sick Leave When They Self-Quarantine

Question: After I spent a weekend bar hoping, I felt remorseful, and self-quarantined so I wouldn’t bring COVID into my … Continue reading Do Employers Owe Employees Paid Sick Leave When They Self-Quarantine

My Employer’s Shenanigans Cost Me My Job
Business, Career, COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

My Employer’s Shenanigans Cost Me My Job

Question: After coronavirus hit, my employer changed a dozen of us to contractor status. None of us understood why or … Continue reading My Employer’s Shenanigans Cost Me My Job

My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask

Question: In past weeks, it’s just been four or five us in the office. Two of us wear masks when … Continue reading My Boss Refuses to Wear a Face Mask

I Don’t Want to Wear a Face Mask; Can My Employer Make Me?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

I Don’t Want to Wear a Face Mask; Can My Employer Make Me?

Question: My employer’s “back to the office” email informs us we’re required to wear face masks anytime we’re not at … Continue reading I Don’t Want to Wear a Face Mask; Can My Employer Make Me?

Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?

Question: COVID19 has caused employers large and small to require the employers work from home rather than their employer’s worksites. … Continue reading Does My Employer Have to Pay My Office Expenses? Are They Liable for My Safety?

6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a “New Normal”
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a “New Normal”

You’ve been operating your company with a skeleton crew. In less than ten days, you plan to resume “new-normal” operations. … Continue reading 6 ?s to Answer Before Returning Your Workplace to a “New Normal”

Can My Employer Fire Me For Going to a Bar or Do I Have Any Freedom Left?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Can My Employer Fire Me For Going to a Bar or Do I Have Any Freedom Left?

Question: My employer sent a two-part email to every employee last week. “As you know we’ve had a local spike … Continue reading Can My Employer Fire Me For Going to a Bar or Do I Have Any Freedom Left?

Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off
Business, COVID-19, Discipline, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off

When your employee or coworker calls to let you know he tested positive for COVID, you respond immediately with sympathy … Continue reading Employee Fakes COVID To Get 2 Weeks Off

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