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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

Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era
COVID-19, Leadership, Management/supervision, Remote work/Virtual, Team

Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era

If you’re a manager struggling your way up the steep virtual workplace learning curve, you may discover the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading Managing Virtual Teams in a COVID-19 era

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