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Workplace Boundaries for Wearable Tech, Online Reviews, and Employee Travel

Mar. 24, 2026

Smart glasses, online reviews, and employee travel all raise important workplace questions. Learn how to set clear boundaries while protecting...

Can Employers Control Appearance, Call Employees on Leave, or Ban Car Decals?

Mar. 11, 2026

Can employers set expectations for how employees present themselves? In this roundup we cover three common workplace questions: whether you...

Employee Vaping, Background Checks & Cutting Hours: What’s Legal?

Feb. 26, 2026

Can you write up an employee for suspected vaping? What about cutting hours as a disciplinary tool? This week’s HR...

Is an English-Only Policy at Work Legal? Domestic Violence Leave and Holiday Pay Explained

Feb. 11, 2026

Can you require employees to speak only English at work? We break down when language rules are lawful, how to...

Snow Days & Staffing Decisions: Who Gets Paid and What Changes Next

Jan. 29, 2026

Three real-world scenarios practices face: weather closures and pay, switching pay structures, and moving employees to part-time—legal considerations and the...

Remote Work, Medical Accommodations, and Safety Accountability

Jan. 6, 2026

Employers face tough decisions every day—from managing remote employees across state lines to navigating medical accommodations and addressing safety violations....

Denying Time Off, No Gossip, and Holiday Pay for Leave Employees

May. 27, 2025

Welcome back to another edition of HR Basecamp Roundup! This week, we tackle some interesting and common issues that come...

Employee Travel, non – exempt employee, and more

Apr. 14, 2023

Here are the HR Q&As from our HR Base Camp Facebook Group and HR Solution Center