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Listener Q&A – We Answer Your Questions: Would you like cheese with that?

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How much do you take dietary restrictions into consideration for company events?Can you require salary employees to clock in and out?What’s the best way to develop a time off policy?Support the showOur new book…The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast Don’t forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

FLSA: What I Need to Know

What Is the FLSA?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a U.S. federal law that establishes standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor. For HR professionals, especially those managing smaller organizations, understanding the FLSA is not just a legal requirement but also a key component of fostering a fair and compliant workplace. With evolving work environments and the increasing complexity of employment laws, staying informed about the FLSA is essential to protect both employees’ rights and your organization from potential legal pitfalls. 

Improving Workplace Efficiency Without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction

We all want a productive workplace. But, no one wants to feel like a cog in a machine. The challenge lies in balancing efficiency with keeping employees happy. It’s like trying to make a cake that’s both healthy and delicious: tough, but not impossible. Here’s the secret: improving efficiency doesn’t mean turning the office into
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HR Process Improvement: 13 Ideas & Examples

Improving HR processes can significantly boost efficiency and employee satisfaction.  This article presents 13 practical strategies and examples from top companies to help you streamline HR workflows and cut costs through HR process improvement. Discover how automation, data analytics, and continuous improvement can transform your HR functions. Image by Headway on Unsplash The Importance of
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Why Paystubs Are Essential in HR Management: Compliance, Transparency, and Employee Satisfaction

Highlighting earnings and deductions, as well as paystubs, fosters transparency and trust between employers and employees. When employees see exactly how their pay is calculated, it leads to greater satisfaction and less room for misunderstandings. Paystubs play a key role in compliance with labor laws. By providing a detailed record of wages and deductions,
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Workers’ Compensation: Improving Employee Morale and Reducing Turnover

Let’s face it: Workplace injuries are a common occurrence.  In 2022 alone, exposure to harmful environments resulted in over 658,240 nonfatal injuries and 839 fatalities in the US.  The result? Beyond the physical and emotional harm to employees, this kind of workplace injuries can lead to high turnover, increased absenteeism, and disengagement. Over time,
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