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Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

1. I’m newly taking over HR duties and it’s a mess. Where do I start?
2. 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?
3. 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.

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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.

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In 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&I

See 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?

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Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. 

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Our 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.

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You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast

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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 protected] 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.

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Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

1. How do you deal with the death of an employee?
2. How do you convince executives to support HR?
3. How do you recognize birthdays and anniversaries?

Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. 

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Our 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

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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 protected] 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.

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In 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 clarifications
• Supreme Court sides with businesses in an overtime case

Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. 

Support the show

Our 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

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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 protected] 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.

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HR is hard - BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkF

Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

1. How do we handle an individual who attended multiple days of training without completing paperwork or signed their contract yet?
2. We have to terminate a great employee due to financial reasons. Any tips?
3. Can you lower a contractor’s compensation if a customer complained and want a refund?
4. How do you handle a passive aggressive manager who has caused people to quit?

Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. 

Support the show

Our 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 protected] 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.

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In a landmark remote work case, when Inna worked remotely in New Jersey for a Pennsylvania-based company, she assumed New Jersey's employee-friendly laws would protect her. However, the courts made a surprising ruling: the company's location, not the employee's, determines which state laws apply. This key decision highlights the complex "It Depends" nature of remote work employment law.

HR is hard - BambooHR is easy!  See for yourself with a free demo at BambooHR: https://shorturl.at/E7kkF

In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:

• Right to Disconnect Bill - the needs for boundaries versus the needs of the business.
• Employee satisfaction is at an all time low. Over half of employees are seeking a new job.
• Civility in the workplace on the decline over the last month. Is leading with empathy the right next step?
• Early impacts of the new Trump administration and a great resource to help you navigate it: https://www.littler.com/

Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions. 

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Our 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

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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 protected] 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.

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Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

1. Can you start an employee as a contractor then transition them to full time?
2. When an employee changes from part time to full time, do you need to fill out new paperwork or can you just update their status in the HRIS?
3. How do I prepare myself for the next HR role?

Support the show

Our 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 protected] 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.

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We are just days away from a new administration stepping in to The White House. Every time we have a change of office, there are impacts to the employment sector that are felt down to the small business levels, often coming from how laws are enforced and interpreted. While we have a preview of what may be expected from Trump’s administration from his first term, it’s important for us to refresh ourselves on what changes may be coming and how to ensure we are following the laws through these changes.

Listen along as John takes you through how the new administration may impact the following areas:

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
• Immigration Policies and Workforce Impact
• Independent Contractors and Labor Relations
• Wage and Hour Updates
• OSHA and Regulatory Changes

Support the show

Our 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 protected] 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.

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WELCOME TO THE LIVE EPISODE! Join Chuck and John for this playback of their first live recording, done on January 7th, 2025. There's no shortage of ways that people set out to make their new year a better - working out, eating better, journaling. The Team at HR Stories wanted to provide a tool that you use use to improve your work life any time of the year. Listen in as the team gives a rundown of the importance of checklists and how they can make your work life easier. 

In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:

• New administration means new regulations - preparing for a Trump administration in HR
• Publix in legal troubles with pregnancy-related lawsuits
• Dress code modifications to increase employee retention
• Blake Lively’s legal complaint regarding sexual harassment

Support the show

Our 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 protected] 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.

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The new year is upon us and with it comes an opportunity for a fresh start. Start your 2025 off right with an audit of the top-ten issues that the team has encountered when working with HR Teams. Proactive work on these areas can prevent major headaches later in the year. From I-9 pitfalls (likely important in 2025) to employee handbook updates, you won’t want to start 2025 without listening to this episode.

Join Chuck and John for a rundown of how to check for these 10 biggest I-9 mistakes in your workplace:

1. Using an outdated version of the I-9 form.
2. Failing to complete the employer section of the form.
3. Omitting the employee’s start date.
4. Incomplete or incorrect employee information.
5. Keeping I-9 forms in employee files instead of a separate location.
6. Collecting the wrong combination of documents.
7. Using an old form with outdated lists of valid documentation.
8. Missing forms for some employees.
9. Enrolling in E-Verify but failing to create cases for new hires.
10. Collecting too many supporting documents.

Support the show

Our 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 protected] 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.