In this month’s episode I provide an overview of two important changes brought about by the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act. This $1.9 trillion dollar package extends optional FFCRA leave and the associated tax credits through September 30th of this year. Additionally, the FFCRA reasons for approved leave have been expanded to include time […]
Welcome to the March edition of HR Hot Topics. Spring (false spring) is upon us here in Michigan and with that comes thoughts of spring break and vacations to someplace warm! Now that vaccines are becoming more widely available, employers are starting to question whether or not to update their travel and quarantine policies accordingly. […]
Hello Leaders! I’m taking a small break from discussing COVID (you’re welcome!) and instead want to use this month’s episode share to some exciting news happening at HRM.
Hello Leaders! Welcome to 2021! This year has already gotten off to an eventful start and the issues that employers must grapple with in the workplace show no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In this month’s episode I continue the conversation on coronavirus vaccines. Now that both Pfizer and Moderna have received emergency use […]
Q: I go on a two-week vacation every summer, during which time my staff either uses their own vacation time or, if they have none, are laid off. What considerations should I be aware of, such as unemployment insurance, the WARN act, etc. A: As you may know, you are perfectly within your rights as […]
Q: I like to Google job applicants before I bring them in for an interview so that I can learn more about them. Most candidates now have a Facebook page and a Twitter account too. Can I ask for their login information to these sites as part of my hiring process?” A: No – at […]
Q: I am putting together a policy and procedure manual for my office. Recently I wrote a few new policies and introduced them to the staff. It was a disaster. I was met with resistance and resentment and they complained about not being involved in the process. I am concerned about the time it […]
Q: “I’m thinking of making some changes to my practice’s paid time off (PTO) policy. Are there any best practices you can recommend or things I should consider when rewriting this policy?” A: Providing employees with PAID time away from work in the form of PTO, vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays etc. is not […]
Q: I find the interview process is such a challenge. I hire the people I think will do the best job based upon an interview, but I never really know how she or he will actually perform. Everyone I interview tells me that they work hard, are organized and are dedicated. Yet, after I hire them they rarely live up […]
Q: I’m struggling with the current dynamics in my office. Right now I have a highly effective group of individuals. The work they do individually is bold and outstanding; however they do not work together well. For example, I have a hygienist who will not cover for any other hygienist. To her credit she did […]