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My Employee Just... Declared They're Taking 8 Weeks of Leave

My Employee Just... Declared They're Taking 8 Weeks of Leave

My Employee Just... Declared They're Taking 8 Weeks of LeaveHR Guy
Published on: 08/21/2025

How would you respond in this HR scenario? Your employee declares they're taking 8 weeks of leave for family reasons. Are you required to allow it? If not required, do you want to? If you don't want to allow it, how do you respond?

3 Must-Haves for an OSHA-Compliant Safety Program

3 Must-Haves for an OSHA-Compliant Safety Program

3 Must-Haves for an OSHA-Compliant Safety ProgramHR Guy
Published on: 08/06/2025

To stay out of trouble with OSHA, it's not enough to have a safety manual and conduct a couple trainings. Here's the HR Guy scoop on what exactly you need to stay compliant and to keep your employees safe on the job.

How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your Employees

How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your Employees

How to "Sell" a Company Policy to Your EmployeesHR Guy
Published on: 07/22/2025

You want your employees' buy-in as they represent your Brand. Whether you're talking about a dress code, tool use, or sales steps, there are ways to get employees to actively engage. Here are some thoughts and suggestions.

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay Compliant

California Rest Break Pay: How to Stay CompliantHR Guy
Published on: 06/26/2025

In California, you need to pay rest breaks for non-exempt workers at their average earnings rate, including any commissions, spiffs, or KPI bonuses... or you risk legal challenges. Here's how.

Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a Crutch

Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a Crutch

Remember to use AI as a Tool, not a CrutchHR Guy
Published on: 06/20/2025

Can you think without the help of AI? More importantly... can your employees? Here's why to seriously consider this MIT study and the impact on your business.

Your Employees Need to be Professional... or Else

Your Employees Need to be Professional... or Else

Your Employees Need to be Professional... or ElseHR Guy
Published on: 05/19/2025

Hold your employees to the standard of being PROFESSIONAL representatives of the Trades, not just technical experts, and you greatly minimize the risk of getting hit with an EEOC settlement. Here's why.

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