The HR Specialist

01/16/2020

If you’re like lots of HR pros, the clock is your biggest source of stress. Finding enough time in the day to complete every necessary project can be difficult, and that can take a toll on your emotional well-being.

01/16/2020

Are leave donations to a local charity taxable? ... What qualifies as a tax-free achievement award?

01/16/2020

If you think you can escape the EEOC’s wrath because you’re a small employer in a low-margin business, think again. Just because you can’t afford even a modest settlement doesn’t mean the EEOC won’t pursue litigation against you.

01/14/2020

It’s essential for supervisors to document poor performance at the time it happens. Don’t wait until you’re ready to terminate a worker to start building a paper trail. You won’t get away with it in court.

01/08/2020

Courts often give leeway to employees who try to represent themselves. However, except in unusual circumstances, that rarely extends to providing additional time to sue.

01/08/2020

Always document what applicants tell you during job interviews. If you reject the candidate and she later claims she revealed protected information during the hiring process, you will have records to counter her claims.