As your team gets the chance to sit down together and learn about something new during their break, and while eating a yummy lunch that they didn’t have to buy, keep in mind the following: being paid for the time during that session isn’t just a kindness, it is required by law in all circumstances….
Job Descriptions… way more important than a lot of us realize. When you ask an employee to do something and get the “that’s not my job” response, what do you do? Your biggest tool that you can use to combat that is a solid and well-thought-out job description! Find out how job descriptions not only…
In this week’s episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Paul Edwards and Jennie McLaughlin answer some listener-submitted questions. For this episode, the questions surround some complex scenarios that every person dealing with HR can relate to. This episode offers practical advice and real-world solutions, from how to handle anonymous tips about employee misconduct (such…
Are you always looking for excellent multitaskers when you’re hiring? Well, we’ve got some news for you. Everyone these days is an excellent multitasker, it’s almost impossible not to be with how much the world throws at us. What should you be looking for instead? Someone who’s a great sequencer! We know, you must be…
In this week’s episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, Jennie McLaughlin and CeCe Wilson from CEDR HR Solutions highlight a very recent case where the DOL decided not only to fine a practice but also to go after the office manager and fine them personally for $25k in damages! The worst part, it could…
What’s the most logical solution to making sure your employees are always working, even when you’re not in the room? Filming them of course! (NOT!) In this highly requested episode of “What the Hell Just Happened?!”, join host Paul Edwards and guest Ally Dagnino as they delve into the complex world of workplace monitoring. This…
In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! Jennie and CeCe from CEDR HR Solutions take over as hosts to delve into a series of intriguing workplace scenarios that challenge the boundaries of ethics and professionalism. From the discovery of employees’ controversial online activities on platforms like OnlyFans to confronting inappropriate behavior in office…
Feast your ears on the latest episode of “What the Hell Just Happened?!” where host Paul Edwards (formerly chef Paul in another life) and content curator Amanda Rishor slice into prepping for Thanksgiving. Learn about strategic leftovers, as Paul reveals his ultimate late-night sandwich that might rival the main event. Imagine layers of succulent turkey,…
In this enlightening episode, Paul Edwards and Moriah Ochoa dive deep into the complexities of worker classification, using the real-world example of a dental hygienist. Drawing from an actual IRS determination from 2017, they shed light on the risks of misclassifying workers as independent contractors when they should be employees. The hosts emphasize the importance…
In this chilling Halloween episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, we delve deep into the haunted halls of office lore, unearthing the spookiest HR tales that will make your skin crawl… with laughter. But beware, for beneath the humor lies the very real horror of navigating business best practices and remaining legally compliant through…