Monthly Archives: March, 2023

• Question of the Week

  by Staff

  March 31st, 2023 / No Comments

  Question: 

  We have a remote employee who is working through their lunch break. Can we require them to take it?

  Answer:
  Yes, generally you can and should require an employee to take a lunch break. In many states, employers are required to provide employees with rest breaks, meal breaks, or both, and are sometimes even required to provide them at specific times during an employee’s shift. An employee skipping these rest periods could result in noncompliance with those law. Additionally, an employee who works through their breaks may see negative impacts on their health and well-being, while you may see a drop in their overall productivity. It’s in everyone’s best interest that the appropriate break time is provided and taken.

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• Question of the Week

  by Staff

  March 26th, 2023 / No Comments

  Question:
  How do we know when an employee is ready for a leadership role?

  Answer:

  It’s good you’re thinking about this. Promotions into leadership too often come with little discussion about how the leadership role will be different from the current role or whether the employee has the interest or skill set to be an effective leader.

  Fortunately, there are indicators that someone is likely ready for a leadership role. These include (among other traits) their ability to communicate effectively, inspire and motivate others, resolve conflicts while minimizing drama, adapt to change, and take accountability for the work of their team.

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  This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.

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• Have you heard of a Lifestyle Spending Account? You may be interested in knowing more about it.

  by Staff

  March 15th, 2023 / No Comments

  Lifestyle Spending Accounts

  As employees demand customized benefits packages and more employers offer lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs), it’s important for employers to understand the specifics of this spending account and consider if they are a good fit for their organization and employees. This article explores LSAs, including their benefits and disadvantages

  Click to access Lifestyle%20Spending%20Accounts.pdf

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• Question of the Week

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  March 9th, 2023 / No Comments

  Question: 

  We need to terminate an employee due to poor performance. Should we give them a letter outlining why we are terminating them?

  Answer: 

  There is no federal requirement for employers to provide written notice about why someone is being terminated, but we do recommend providing written notice as best practice. This reduces the likelihood of the terminated employee spinning up their own (possibly illegal) reason for the termination and then claiming there is no documentation to the contrary.

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  This Q&A does not constitute legal advice and does not address state or local law.

  Answer from Daniel, SHRM-CP

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