Tales from Trenches: Lessons from the HR and ER Frontlines March 19, 2025. By Mark A. Lema, MHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP. Many employers provide lockers as a convenience for employees, offering a designated space for personal belongings during work hours. However, I’ve recently noticed that some of our clients lack clear policies regarding the use of …
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(Published by the HR Specialist Vol. 51, No. 8 • August 2021) During the past year, lots of your employees got new pets. As people return to the workplace, expect more “Can I bring my dog to work?” questions. Now’s a good time to clarify (or draft) your policy as a perk or recruitment tool. …
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(Published by the HR Specialist Vol. 51, No. 8 • August 2021) When employees realize they’re about to be disciplined, some try to fight back by filing a discrimination claim or submitting a request for job-protected leave (say, FMLA). They may believe that employers can’t fire anyone who has a pending legal case or is …
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Workplace efforts to contain the outbreak’s spread are raising a new set of questions for employees and employers. We answer them. By Rachel Feintzeig and Chip Cutter The new coronavirus’s spread is taking the relationship between employers and their workers into new territory—one in which both sides are trying to sort out their rights and responsibilities in containing …
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