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What to Do When Employees Claim Mental Health Issues

What to Do When Employees Claim Mental Health Issues

What to Do When Employees Claim Mental Health IssuesThe HR Team
Published on: 10/01/2025

When an employee claims a mental health issue, you need to take it seriously - even if you suspect it's just an excuse to leave work early. Here's how to treat these situations with compassion, without leaving yourself open to abuse.

My Employee Just... Arrived Late For Their 4th Meeting

My Employee Just... Arrived Late For Their 4th Meeting

My Employee Just... Arrived Late For Their 4th MeetingHR Guy
Published on: 09/15/2025

Your employee is chronically late to meetings. What do you do? Should you fire them for insubordination, be lenient because you're sure they have a good excuse, or something in between? As always... it depends!

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.

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