Employee Finances, CPR Training, and Texting Patients
Three HR questions on financial background checks, CPR training pay, and employees texting patients from personal phones.
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Employees High at Work, Vacation Requests, and Frequent Absences
How to respond to suspected impairment at work, handle vacation hours in payroll, and discuss frequent employee absences.
Three Workplace Situations That Can Get You in Trouble Fast
Employees taking too many breaks, a new hire who reveals a pregnancy, and a team member leaving for military service, each situation comes with its own challenges. Here’s how to handle all three while staying compliant and protecting your practice.
No Tax on Overtime? What Employers Need to Know (OBBBA FAQ)
Did overtime become tax-free? No. The law created a federal income tax deduction for the premium portion of qualifying overtime pay, but overtime is still subject to payroll taxes and standard withholdings.
Workplace Boundaries for Wearable Tech, Online Reviews, and Employee Travel
Smart glasses, online reviews, and employee travel all raise important workplace questions. Learn how to set clear boundaries while protecting your business and staying compliant.
Can Employers Control Appearance, Call Employees on Leave, or Ban Car Decals?
Can employers set expectations for how employees present themselves? In this roundup we cover three common workplace questions: whether you can set appearance standards that reflect your brand, how much contact is allowed when an employee is on…
Employee Vaping, Background Checks & Cutting Hours: What’s Legal?
Can you write up an employee for suspected vaping? What about cutting hours as a disciplinary tool? This week’s HR Roundup covers excessive breaks, background check compliance, retaliation risks, and what employers need to know before taking action.
Is an English-Only Policy at Work Legal? Domestic Violence Leave and Holiday Pay Explained
Can you require employees to speak only English at work? We break down when language rules are lawful, how to support an employee experiencing domestic violence, and whether holiday pay applies during a leave of absence.
Snow Days & Staffing Decisions: Who Gets Paid and What Changes Next
Three real-world scenarios practices face: weather closures and pay, switching pay structures, and moving employees to part-time—legal considerations and the human side.
State Paid Leave Laws Are Expanding in 2026 and Getting More Complicated for Employers (includes guide and checklist)
This 2026 guide reviews state paid-leave launches and expansions, plus the practical work of updating policies, training managers, tracking eligibility, and arranging coverage for extended absences.
Remote Work, Medical Accommodations, and Safety Accountability
Employers face tough decisions every day—from managing remote employees across state lines to navigating medical accommodations and addressing safety violations. Here are real questions from members, with practical legal and leadership guidance.
How the Recent Presidential Order Impacts Small Businesses
This December 2025 update addressed extra Christmas leave announced for federal employees. It explained the order’s limited scope and why private employers’ existing holiday policies were not changed.
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