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Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: How Working Remotely Can Be Effective for Your Company

PODCAST: Employers are considering making the temporary measures for people to work from home caused by the coronavirus lockdown more formal. What are their obligations to their employees?

Jul 30, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Why Is a New Employee Looking to Transfer?

PODCAST: A bored new employee quits instead of applying to an open position within the company because of a policy that prohibits job changes within one year. Is this a wise policy?

Jul 17, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Are Perks and Benefits Negotiable With Salary?

PODCAST: An employer asks whether perks such as vacation time and telecommuting privileges can be negotiated with a job candidate. 

Jul 10, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Using a Coworker’s Salary as Leverage

PODCAST: I just found out a coworker is making more than I am, even though I have been here longer. How can I bring this up to my manager without giving away how I found out? 

Jul 3, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Why Startups Need HR Help Before They Launch

It’s always easier to start with a good, solid HR plan than to throw one together the first time you have an issue.

Jul 2, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How Working Remotely Can Be Effective for Your Company

Employers are considering making the temporary measures for people to work from home caused by the coronavirus lockdown more formal. What are their obligations to their employees?

Jun 2, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Workers Must Get Paid for Scheduled Time

If employees are scheduled to begin working at 6 a.m., but no one from management shows up until 7 a.m. to unlock the doors, can the workers be penalized and docked an hour of pay?

Apr 10, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Evil HR Lady on Comstock’s Talks: Workers Must Get Paid for Scheduled Time

PODCAST: If employees are scheduled to begin working at 6 a.m., but no one from management shows up until 7 a.m. to unlock the doors, can the workers be penalized and docked an hour of pay?

Apr 10, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: How to Best Handle Gender-Neutral Pronouns

I have an employee who would like to be referred to with gender-neutral pronouns. What is our obligation to this employee, and do we face possible legal repercussions?

Mar 6, 2020 Suzanne Lucas

Dilemma of the Month: Why Onboarding Is Critical for New Hires

I can’t afford a full-time HR person, but I need help onboarding new hires. What can I do?

Feb 14, 2020 Suzanne Lucas
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