HR Base Camp Roundup

Microwaving Food in the Breakroom, Menopause, and Summer Interns

Jun. 23, 2026

Employees taking too many breaks, a new hire who reveals a pregnancy, and a team member leaving for military service,...

Media Forms, Lying on Social Media, and Constant Safety Issues

Jun. 9, 2026

Employees taking too many breaks, a new hire who reveals a pregnancy, and a team member leaving for military service,...

Employee Finances, CPR Training, and Texting Patients

May. 19, 2026

Employees taking too many breaks, a new hire who reveals a pregnancy, and a team member leaving for military service,...

Employees High at Work, Vacation Requests, and Frequent Absences

May. 5, 2026

Employees taking too many breaks, a new hire who reveals a pregnancy, and a team member leaving for military service,...

Three Workplace Situations That Can Get You in Trouble Fast

Apr. 8, 2026

Employees taking too many breaks, a new hire who reveals a pregnancy, and a team member leaving for military service,...

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...