HR Q&As Human Resources

High School Diploma

Can I require applicants to have a high school diploma?
HR Q&As Human Resources

Background Checks

Do we have to get permission to run a background check?
HR Q&As Human Resources

An Employee Opted Out of Our Medical Plan

An employee who opted not to be on our medical plan is about to have a baby. Would this event allow the employee and their newborn to enroll in our plan?
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Resignation Notice

Navigating a resignation threat? Ensure proper steps. Acknowledge the email, confirm resignation, and handle exit procedures professionally.
HR Q&As Human Resources

Employee Reliability

Can we ask references about an applicant’s previous use of sick time? We’d like to get a sense of their reliability.
HR Q&As Human Resources

Racially Insensitive Comments in the Workplace

HR Q&A: An employee allegedly made a racially insensitive comment in the presence of a coworker. How should we respond?
HR Q&As Human Resources

Dress Code in The Workplace

HR Q&A: Can employers provide feedback on a potential hire’s or current employee's clothing? #workplace #clothing
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Former Employee Reference

If we get called for a reference, can we just verify the former employee’s dates of employment?
HR Q&As Human Resources

The Relocation Equation

What are my responsibilities if an employee moves to a different state and will be working from there?
HR Q&As Human Resources

Employee Discipline

What are the best practices for disciplining employees?