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Workplace Safety Promises: We Plan to Assure Our Employees We Have Procedures to Keep Them Safe
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Workplace Safety Promises: We Plan to Assure Our Employees We Have Procedures to Keep Them Safe

A local retailer’s call: “The Walmart murders struck close to home for our employees, in part because the gunman was … Continue reading Workplace Safety Promises: We Plan to Assure Our Employees We Have Procedures to Keep Them Safe

When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster
Accountability, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Management/supervision, National events & politics

When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster

The construction superintendent growled. Muttered cuss words under his breath. Translation “Get lost. I don’t have time for this.” “This” … Continue reading When Work Ethic Goes Too Far: An Important Story Hidden in the Mayfield Candle Factory Disaster

Fired Because I Won’t Get Vaccinated
Business, COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, National events & politics

Fired Because I Won’t Get Vaccinated

Question: I can’t believe it. My employer fired me because I wouldn’t get vaccinated. I suppose you could say they … Continue reading Fired Because I Won’t Get Vaccinated

Can Employers Ask Me If I’m Vaccinated? Can Employers Decide Who to Hire Based on Vaccination Status?
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management

Can Employers Ask Me If I’m Vaccinated? Can Employers Decide Who to Hire Based on Vaccination Status?

I’ve been asked, and even recently interviewed on KTUU Channel 2 News, whether employers can ask employees if they’ve been … Continue reading Can Employers Ask Me If I’m Vaccinated? Can Employers Decide Who to Hire Based on Vaccination Status?

Suspect Telecommuting Employees of Passing Off Accidents as Covered Workers’ Compensation Injuries
Business, COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Legal aspects of management, Remote work/Virtual

Suspect Telecommuting Employees of Passing Off Accidents as Covered Workers’ Compensation Injuries

Question: Employer’s Concern: Rash of Workers’ Compensation Claims We’re getting a rash of workers’ comp claims from our telecommuting employees. … Continue reading Suspect Telecommuting Employees of Passing Off Accidents as Covered Workers’ Compensation Injuries

If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do
Bullying, Coaching, HR/Human Resources & Operations

If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do

It happened You thought it only happened in the movies or bad spy novels. Now, it’s happened to you. Unknown … Continue reading If You’re Cyber-bullied, Here’s What To Do

Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion
COVID-19, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion

Question: What I overheard I overheard a breakroom conversation last week and learned several employees were planning to get together … Continue reading Employees Stage a Thanksgiving Rebellion

Employee Political Dispute Escalates to Danger Level
HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision, National events & politics, Office politics

Employee Political Dispute Escalates to Danger Level

Question: Two employees showed up at work this morning wearing masks adorned with American flags. We think they were looking … Continue reading Employee Political Dispute Escalates to Danger Level

Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?
Business, HR/Human Resources & Operations, Leadership, Legal aspects of management, Management/supervision

Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?

Question: I work in a retail store undergoing a remodel in a mall next to other stores that teens and … Continue reading Sex Offender On-site; What Do I Need To Do?

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?

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