We are reopening after business closure due to COVID-19. Can we bring some employees back, but not others?

Yes. If you are recalling some positions, but not others, you should document the business reasons w…

Overview of Unemployment Benefits Changes Under the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is …

Ask the Advisor: Do we still have to provide EPSL or EFMLA if we lay off or furlough employees?

Question: Do we still have to provide EPSL or EFMLA if we lay off or furlough employees? Answer: No.…

Ask the Advisor: I’m Concerned About the Cost of Unemployment as Well as How to Advise Employees About It. Any Help?

Remember that you don’t pay unemployment insurance (UI) claims directly. They are paid by the stat…

Ask the Advisor: What’s the Difference Between a Furlough and a Layoff?

Question: What’s the difference between a furlough and a layoff? Answer: First, you should note th…

What You Need to Know Before Disciplining or Terminating an Employee

The prospect of corrective action or termination makes a lot of managers nervous. That’s understan…

Easy Mistakes You Need to Evade During a Termination Meeting

No manager enjoys termination meetings. Many consider these meetings to be the worst part of their r…

Ask the Experts: Calling a Termination a Layoff

Question:  Does presenting a termination as a layoff reduce the risk of an unlawful terminatio…