Is It Legal to Fire an Employee Over Text? Exploring Employment Laws
In most states, at-will employment rules allow an employer to fire an employee via text. Review the exceptions, final-pay rules, and documentation HR teams need.
How Long to Keep Employee Records: Audit Trails and E-Discovery
How long to keep employee records depends on the type, ranging from 1 year to 30 years. See federal reference points and where frontline communication leaves gaps in the audit trail.
After-Hours Communication with Frontline Teams: Common Mistakes and Best Practices
After-hours texts to hourly workers can become unpaid work. Learn where the exposure lies, how to define a real emergency, and when to schedule rather than send.
No Call No Show Policy: A Guide and Template for HR Teams
Build a no-call no-show policy that holds up with clear definitions, reporting windows, protected-leave carve-outs, and a template you can adapt for frontline teams.
Attendance Point Systems: How They Work and Where They Create Risk
Attendance point systems assign points for tardies, absences, and no-shows. Learn how thresholds, rolling windows, and legal carve-outs work for frontline teams.