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Can I Ask Employees Not to Wear Pins Supporting Certain Causes?

Oct. 27, 2026

A rule against employee pins might seem straightforward, but protected workplace activity and religious expression can make a blanket ban...

Am I Required to Give an Employee Time Off to Work at a Polling Site or to Vote?

Oct. 27, 2026

An employee wants Election Day off to work at a polling site. Voting-leave rules and election-worker protections may differ.

Can I install a vape sensor in the office to detect marijuana use?

Sep. 23, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways A bathroom vape sensor needs privacy review, and its alerts should support fact-finding...

Can I deduct an overpayment from an employee’s paycheck?

Sep. 23, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key Takeaways A payroll error calls for accurate calculations, a respectful conversation, and separate review...

Is it okay for employees to create personal social media content at work?

Sep. 23, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Personal content created at work needs clear boundaries around patient privacy, practice identity,...

What should I do when an employee has a bad reaction to a PIP?

Sep. 8, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways A strong response to a disputed improvement plan starts with objective evidence, careful...

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,...

How Do I Address an Employee’s Body Odor at Work?

Jul. 9, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways A kind, direct conversation can address workplace odor while leaving room for medical,...

Do I have to pay employees for volunteering?

Jul. 9, 2026

THE ARTICLE AT A GLANCE Key takeaways Calling a charity event optional or offering bonus PTO does not remove pay...

State Paid Leave Laws Are Expanding in 2026 and Getting More Complicated for Employers (includes guide and checklist)

Jan. 8, 2026

This 2026 guide reviews state paid-leave launches and expansions, plus the practical work of updating policies, training managers, tracking eligibility,...

How the Recent Presidential Order Impacts Small Businesses

Dec. 20, 2025

This December 2025 update addressed extra Christmas leave announced for federal employees. It explained the order’s limited scope and why...

Volunteer Hours, Uniform Deductions, and Timekeeping Automation

Dec. 12, 2025

Learn about wage and hour compliance for employers, including rules for employee volunteering, uniform deductions, and timekeeping practices that avoid...