
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.

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

Dilemma of the Month: Why Is a New Employee Looking to Transfer?
An employee quit because they were bored and couldn’t transfer to another role based on a company’s policy. Is this a good policy to keep?

Dilemma of the Month: Are Perks and Benefits Negotiable With Salary?
There’s always someone in the office counting the number of vacation days each person takes, which makes extra paid vacation days a tricky thing to offer.