Weigh-ins are usually associated with professional boxers, horse racing jockeys and overstuffed bags at the airport. But what about when an employer insisted a restaurant worker climb aboard the scale — and then picked her up and put her there when she refused?
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When a termination is necessary because of poor performance, how you go about it can determine whether the employee is eligible for unemployment compensation and, in the end, how much your company ends up paying for unemployment insurance.
Everyone knows the rules prohibiting retaliation against employees who file a complaint. But what about unfounded complaints?
They may mean well, but managers too often fall into the trap of using statements that only make matters worse.
Some people win contests for eating hot dogs, and some people get fired for it.
Benefits pros like you face questions every day on how to deal with workplace decisions. In this feature, experts answer those real-life questions. Today’s question: Can we deduct from a final paycheck funds owed to the company because of alleged illegal activity?
