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A company must make reasonable accommodations for an employee undergoing cancer treatment — but overtime can be required it it's an essential part of the job. → Read More
Taking time away to care for children shouldn't stop you from rejoining the workforce — in fact, discrimination based on parental status is illegal. But the way you talk about family challenges during an interview can affect whether you get a job offer. → Read More
Taking full responsibility means you don’t repeat a problem behavior again and again. Otherwise, your apologies ring hollow. → Read More
Being fired by an alcoholic boss is bad — and risking a bad reference from him over the incident is even worse. But it doesn't have to torpedo your career. → Read More
Companies have an obligation to provide a safe workplace for their employees. By not acting on evidence of harassment, they expose themselves to extreme liability. → Read More
A warrant should raise red flags but it's not necessarily a deal-breaker. Your first step is to get more information. → Read More
Don't complain to prospective new employers while you job search, but do take those complaints to agencies who protect workers. You may have a case. → Read More
Courts have ruled against companies that fired employees on the basis of false information provided by coworkers and supervisors. → Read More
It's legal for employers in Alaska to ask for a W-2 as proof of your salary history, but it's up to you whether to provide it — and under what circumstances. → Read More
Companies shouldn't expect new employees to stand up to hazing all alone. → Read More
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has taken the position that weight is a physical characteristic and not a disabling physical impairment. But there are some exceptions. → Read More
Help! Our boss treats every employee like scum—but has charmed the HR director. What can we do? → Read More
Some letters represent the truth, others slant reality, and others are complete fiction. → Read More
Addressing signs of a possible drug addiction can be tough — especially if the employee is high producing. But the consequences of not acting can be even worse. → Read More
Alaska has no state law that specifically prohibits bullying in the workplace. But that doesn't mean bullies can't be held legally accountable. → Read More
Employers aren't required to provide paid leave, and if they do, they have a lot of latitude in how to grant it. → Read More
A serious conflict with a manager doesn't have to threaten your career. But to know how to react, you have to decide what outcome you want. → Read More
My employees only play during lunch hour and after work, but my supervisor says to → Read More
They don’t have to like each other, but they do need to be able to work together. → Read More
Leave employees enough remaining time in the week to take a positive action -- such as filing for unemployment and applying for new jobs. → Read More