One of the activities I participated in during this year’s SHRM Volunteer Leaders’ Summit was a visit to Capitol Hill. I’ve visited the Hill before …
HR Law and Legislation
These posts focus on human resources law and legislation as part of business leadership and management.
Handling a Negative Sick Pay Balance – Ask #HR Bartender
I hate to say it but sometimes doing someone a favor can create problems. Today’s reader note about sick pay is an example: I have …
Missing Evaluations: How to Handle – Ask #HR Bartender
Now THIS is a really good question. While it is a unique situation, it’s one that happens. Hello! Just looking for advice on how to handle …
10 Performance Management Tips For the First Time Supervisor
Contrary to some media headlines, the performance appraisal isn’t dead and it’s not going away anytime soon. Yes, some organizations are announcing their plans to …
Compliance Is a Part of Business – Friday Distraction
As human resources professionals, we see our fair share of compliance and legal issues. And there are plenty of people who want to pontificate that …
Employer Sends Invoice to Former Employee – Ask #HR Bartender
Based on the title, you might think today’s reader question seems like a one-in-a-million situation. The thought crossed my mind too. But after thinking about …
Working Out Your Final Notice – Ask #HR Bartender
We’ve written about notice periods and final paychecks before on HR Bartender. You can find those posts here, here and here. Today’s reader question puts …
