2-Minute Trainer

Back-to-School Employee Schedule Requests: What Should Employers Do?

Aug. 13, 2026

A school pickup or drop-off request can conflict with busy practice hours. Explore legal exceptions to check, workable scheduling alternatives,...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Employee Wellness Programs

Jun. 27, 2025

Employee wellness initiatives can range from healthy snacks to formal programs. Explore ideas for your team alongside voluntary participation, accessibility,...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: A Guide to Employee Terminations

Jun. 27, 2025

Preparing for an employee termination involves more than deciding what to say. Review meeting logistics, documentation, final pay, access to...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Effective and Legal Job Ads

Jun. 27, 2025

A job ad should describe the role, appeal to qualified applicants, and avoid discriminatory language. This trainer covers clear requirements,...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Student Interns

Jun. 18, 2025

Before offering an unpaid internship, review who benefits from the arrangement. This trainer covers the primary beneficiary factors, school agreements,...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Winning in Overtime

Jun. 12, 2025

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Overtime calculations depend on the workweek, actual hours, and all compensation included in...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: How Workplace Diversity Can Benefit Your Practice

Jun. 11, 2025

Workplace diversity involves more than recruitment. Explore inclusive communication, broader hiring outreach, employee benefits, and management practices that help people...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Reference Request Responses

Jun. 10, 2025

Responding to a reference request can raise concerns about accuracy, privacy, and liability. This trainer discusses consent forms, consistent response...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Employee Prepatory Time

May. 29, 2025

Kimmy arrives on time or even early for work every day, and is proud of it. She clocks in by...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: In-house Employee Treatment Benefits

May. 2, 2016

Companies often offer their employees discounts on their products, and this much-appreciated benefit tends to lower turnover and increase employee...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: LGBTQ Issues in the Workplace

May. 2, 2016

The recent Supreme Court decision that all states must recognize same-sex marriage has brought lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning...

CEDR Two Minute Trainer: Cracking the Dress Code

Sep. 21, 2015

Do you forbid your team to wear blue jeans while at work? What about blue fingernails...or blue hair? Or maybe...