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Lauren Perales

Lauren Perales

An experienced professional with a diverse background, Lauren Perales writes content on strategic solutions and HR insights.

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Can An Employer Tell an Employee When To Take Their Break?
Culture
Can An Employer Tell an Employee When To Take Their Break?
September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read
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Can an employee who makes minimum wage or above accept tips from customers?
Compliance
Can an employee who makes minimum wage or above accept tips from customers?
September 10, 2015 ・3 mins read
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Should hours spent on training be considered hours worked?
Compliance
Should hours spent on training be considered hours worked?
September 10, 2015 ・2 mins read
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Can I have different Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for my full-time and part-time employees?
Benefits
Can I have different Paid Time Off (PTO) policies for my full-time and part-time employees?
September 9, 2015 ・2 mins read
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How can I complete I-9 verification for my new hire who is working remotely?
Compliance
How can I complete I-9 verification for my new hire who is working remotely?
In most U.S. states, remote employees who can’t travel to the employer have two options for verification.
September 4, 2015 ・2 mins read
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What are my options if an employee constantly calls in sick?
Performance Management
What are my options if an employee constantly calls in sick?
September 3, 2015 ・3 mins read
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If we send employees to training out of state, which state's minimum wage and tax laws do we follow?
Compliance
If we send employees to training out of state, which state's minimum wage and tax laws do we follow?
September 3, 2015 ・2 mins read
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How are paid interns classified under payroll?
Payroll
How are paid interns classified under payroll?
August 31, 2015 ・2 mins read
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What kinds of questions can I ask a candidate's reference?
Talent
What kinds of questions can I ask a candidate's reference?
August 31, 2015 ・1 min read
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When is the best time to check a candidate's references?
Talent
When is the best time to check a candidate's references?
August 31, 2015 ・1 min read
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If an applicant has two good references and one bad reference, how should the company make the decision whether to move forward with the candidate?
Talent
If an applicant has two good references and one bad reference, how should the company make the decision whether to move forward with the candidate?
August 31, 2015 ・2 mins read
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How do I sponsor an employee in need of an H1B visa?
Compliance
How do I sponsor an employee in need of an H1B visa?
August 28, 2015 ・2 mins read
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What reasons can I give when communicating that we will not move forward with a candidate after a resume review?
Talent
What reasons can I give when communicating that we will not move forward with a candidate after a resume review?
August 28, 2015 ・2 mins read
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What questions should I ask the hiring manager when drafting the job description?
Talent
What questions should I ask the hiring manager when drafting the job description?
August 28, 2015 ・2 mins read
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How can I determine whether a job description complies with federal and state laws?
Compliance
How can I determine whether a job description complies with federal and state laws?
August 27, 2015 ・2 mins read
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What are the age requirements for minors operating machinery?
Compliance
What are the age requirements for minors operating machinery?
A minor, according to the Department of Labor, is anyone under the age of 18. But not all minors are eligible for the same work.
August 27, 2015 ・2 mins read
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Do I need to provide employees space to store their personal items?
Culture
Do I need to provide employees space to store their personal items?
Generally, employers don't need to provide storage for an employee's personal items, except in situations where the employee is required to change clothing.
August 26, 2015 ・2 mins read
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Handling Communications Around Company Policy Violations
Performance Management
Handling Communications Around Company Policy Violations
August 25, 2015 ・1 min read
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Can I advertise in a job posting that we will not sponsor work-related visas?
Compliance
Can I advertise in a job posting that we will not sponsor work-related visas?
August 19, 2015 ・2 mins read
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Are Part-time Employees Eligible for Maternity Leave?
Benefits
Are Part-time Employees Eligible for Maternity Leave?
August 18, 2015 ・2 mins read
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Is an employer required to give interns vacation time?
Compliance
Is an employer required to give interns vacation time?
August 1, 2015 ・1 min read
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