Category: HR Stories Podcast

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:We have an employee who has been out numerous times for a medical issue but he will not provide any supporting documentation or take FMLA. How can we proceed if we need to take action to have someone fill the role?We have someone who quit due to undisclosed PTSD being triggered by behaviors in the workplace. How do I address this with those who caused this, especially if they’re really great workers?We’ve had an employee make unauthorized charges on the company card. How do we handle trying to get the funds back?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.

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the shocking case of Reena Mathew, an HR Business Partner at Santander Consumer USA, who was placed on a Performance Improvement Plan and fired after announcing her pregnancy. Was it a case of performance management—or pregnancy discrimination disguised as poor performance?Chuck and John break down the timeline of events, the questionable “exculpatory paper trail,” and the lessons HR professionals need to learn about documentation, timing, and ethical management practices.In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Expected increase in I-9 audits and ICE raids in the workplace – as an HR rep, what is your role in this?A new analysis of AI user prompts shows 57% of prompts entered are for augmenting work rather than automating. Are we any closer to AI replacing jobs?Hiring on skills versus hiring on past work experience.HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:I’m newly taking over HR duties and it’s a mess. Where do I start?We have an employee that wants to take 8 weeks of unpaid leave for personal medical needs. They want to use PTO to cover benefit deductions but they won’t have enough for the leave. What do I do?Employees have been stealing time and getting away with it. We have a new manager and need help figuring out where to start with addressing this issue.HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:I’m newly taking over HR duties and it’s a mess. Where do I start?We have an employee that wants to take 8 weeks of unpaid leave for personal medical needs. They want to use PTO to cover benefit deductions but they won’t have enough for the leave. What do I do?Employees have been stealing time and getting away with it. We have a new manager and need help figuring out where to start with addressing this issue.HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textIn today’s episode, you’ll follow along with a CHRO who was tasked with tackling hybrid work challenges, boosting employee well-being, and building a future-ready workforce. Listen as Chuck and John talk through these ways to come out on top of these challenges: “Collaboration Week” – Fixing hybrid work disconnect Mental health & burnout solutions that work Upskilling & leadership development strategies Winning the war for top talent with DE&ISee more from John about DEI in the workplace here. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Executive orders being overturned – in particular #11246. The implications of Trump’s anti-DEI policies on your HR operations.Have DEI initiatives implemented by companies been mostly for PR? Apparently a lot of employees think so.DEI funds being shifted to AI investments by multiple companies.How you find a job in HR by making local connections.Many workers are looking for their next role… and quickly! Is the motivation higher pay or work-life balance? Subscribe, review, and share!HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textIn today’s episode, you’ll follow along with a CHRO who was tasked with tackling hybrid work challenges, boosting employee well-being, and building a future-ready workforce. Listen as Chuck and John talk through these ways to come out on top of these challenges: “Collaboration Week” – Fixing hybrid work disconnect Mental health & burnout solutions that work Upskilling & leadership development strategies Winning the war for top talent with DE&ISee more from John about DEI in the workplace here. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Executive orders being overturned – in particular #11246. The implications of Trump’s anti-DEI policies on your HR operations.Have DEI initiatives implemented by companies been mostly for PR? Apparently a lot of employees think so.DEI funds being shifted to AI investments by multiple companies.How you find a job in HR by making local connections.Many workers are looking for their next role… and quickly! Is the motivation higher pay or work-life balance? Subscribe, review, and share!HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textIn today’s episode, you’ll follow along with a CHRO who was tasked with tackling hybrid work challenges, boosting employee well-being, and building a future-ready workforce. Listen as Chuck and John talk through these ways to come out on top of these challenges: “Collaboration Week” – Fixing hybrid work disconnect Mental health & burnout solutions that work Upskilling & leadership development strategies Winning the war for top talent with DE&ISee more from John about DEI in the workplace here. In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:Executive orders being overturned – in particular #11246. The implications of Trump’s anti-DEI policies on your HR operations.Have DEI initiatives implemented by companies been mostly for PR? Apparently a lot of employees think so.DEI funds being shifted to AI investments by multiple companies.How you find a job in HR by making local connections.Many workers are looking for their next role… and quickly! Is the motivation higher pay or work-life balance? Subscribe, review, and share!HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do you deal with the death of an employee?How do you convince executives to support HR?How do you recognize birthdays and anniversaries?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do you deal with the death of an employee?How do you convince executives to support HR?How do you recognize birthdays and anniversaries?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do you deal with the death of an employee?How do you convince executives to support HR?How do you recognize birthdays and anniversaries?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, Chuck and John break down the Cunningham v. Department of Defense case, where a qualified employee’s promotion was denied due to subjective interview evaluations. Gwendolyn Cunningham, despite her expertise, was passed over for a new leadership role, leading to claims of bias and a legal battle.Listen in as Chuck and John discuss the lessons for HR professionals on documentation, transparency, and balancing technical skills with leadership qualities in hiring decisions.In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:New interpretations from opinion letters – Can supervisors accept tips?What do you do if an employee goes viral for bad behavior?Usage of FMLA and paid leave clarificationsSupreme Court sides with businesses in an overtime caseHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, Chuck and John break down the Cunningham v. Department of Defense case, where a qualified employee’s promotion was denied due to subjective interview evaluations. Gwendolyn Cunningham, despite her expertise, was passed over for a new leadership role, leading to claims of bias and a legal battle.Listen in as Chuck and John discuss the lessons for HR professionals on documentation, transparency, and balancing technical skills with leadership qualities in hiring decisions.In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:New interpretations from opinion letters – Can supervisors accept tips?What do you do if an employee goes viral for bad behavior?Usage of FMLA and paid leave clarificationsSupreme Court sides with businesses in an overtime caseHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textIn this episode, Chuck and John break down the Cunningham v. Department of Defense case, where a qualified employee’s promotion was denied due to subjective interview evaluations. Gwendolyn Cunningham, despite her expertise, was passed over for a new leadership role, leading to claims of bias and a legal battle.Listen in as Chuck and John discuss the lessons for HR professionals on documentation, transparency, and balancing technical skills with leadership qualities in hiring decisions.In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:New interpretations from opinion letters – Can supervisors accept tips?What do you do if an employee goes viral for bad behavior?Usage of FMLA and paid leave clarificationsSupreme Court sides with businesses in an overtime caseHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do we handle an individual who attended multiple days of training without completing paperwork or signed their contract yet?We have to terminate a great employee due to financial reasons. Any tips?Can you lower a contractor’s compensation if a customer complained and want a refund?How do you handle a passive aggressive manager who has caused people to quit?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do we handle an individual who attended multiple days of training without completing paperwork or signed their contract yet?We have to terminate a great employee due to financial reasons. Any tips?Can you lower a contractor’s compensation if a customer complained and want a refund?How do you handle a passive aggressive manager who has caused people to quit?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.

Send us a textHR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFWelcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today’s episode goes into these questions:How do we handle an individual who attended multiple days of training without completing paperwork or signed their contract yet?We have to terminate a great employee due to financial reasons. Any tips?Can you lower a contractor’s compensation if a customer complained and want a refund?How do you handle a passive aggressive manager who has caused people to quit?HR is hard – BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkFSupport 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.