Our 100th episode of What the Hell Just Happened?! discusses the shocking truth about DIY handbooks and why borrowing an employee handbook from another practice can lead to legal ramifications. Join Paul Edwards and his guest, Kimberlee Polansky, as they discuss the importance of properly written employee handbooks for your small privately owned practice. This week, episode 100 of What the Hell Just Happened?! is about your secret weapon as a business owner or manager: the employee handbook.

Better workplaces make better lives.

Our podcast sponsor, CEDR HR Solutions, knows there’s a better, easier way to HR. With our industry-leading approach, we support over 3,000 small and medium businesses across the country through custom handbooks, one-on-one HR coaching, and education. From HIPAA training to our expansive software, backstageHR, our affordable and tailored approach enables you to address any issue with ease.

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards is joined by Kimberlee Polansky to share the importance of having a well written handbook provided by experts, and actionable steps you can take to ensure all your employees follow the policies and procedures laid out in your handbook.

Paul Edwards and Kimberlee Polansky also discuss:

• The legal ramifications of a poorly made employee handbook.
• How employee handbooks can help protect you from costly mistakes.
• Why you need to not just have a handbook, but actually understand each policy in and out so you can effectively enforce it.

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This episode examines three common HR issues facing small businesses and offers practical guidance for navigating employee requests, religious expression in the workplace, and office relationships. Join Paul Edwards as he discusses three of your burning HR questions. This week, episode 99 of What the Hell Just Happened?! is about Ask Paul Anything questions from podcast listeners..

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Better workplaces make better lives.

Our podcast sponsor, CEDR HR Solutions, knows there’s a better, easier way to HR. With our industry-leading approach, we support over 3,000 small and medium businesses across the country through custom handbooks, one-on-one HR coaching, and education. From HIPAA training to our expansive software, backstageHR, our affordable and tailored approach enables you to address any issue with ease.

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards shares three of your tough HR questions, and actionable steps you can take to set clear and legal boundaries for open religious practices in the office.

Paul Edwards also discusses:

• Establishing clear employee dating policies, and how to deal with employees who are matching on online dating apps.
• How to handle employees asking for adjusted schedule changes to accommodate school drop off and pick up schedules.
• Why you may not want to “just say no” to employee requests, even if legally you can.

If you are a business owner or an office manager looking to simplify your HR process and you are not already subscribed to our HR Insider Newsletter, you need to click here to start receiving the most current, updated information for your office.

Be sure to tune in every other Tuesday and listen to past episodes to get informed about tons of HR tips and best practices.

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please make sure to share this episode on LinkedIn or with your team, and don’t forget to follow, share, and rate the show on your preferred listening platform.

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This episode provides valuable insights into the often misunderstood concept of at-will employment, from the actual power it gives both employers and employees, to the history of how it came to be. Join Paul Edwards and his guest, Divya Pillai, as they discuss the importance of documentation and 1:1s with employees in at-will states. This week, episode 98 of What the Hell Just Happened?! is about the limitations of at-will for employers.

Better workplaces make better lives.

Our podcast sponsor, CEDR HR Solutions, knows there’s a better, easier way to HR. With our industry-leading approach, we support over 3,000 small and medium businesses across the country through custom handbooks, one-on-one HR coaching, and education. From HIPAA training to our expansive software, backstageHR, our affordable and tailored approach enables you to address any issue with ease.

In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards is joined by Divya Pillai to share the importance of staying compliant with timekeeping errors by employees, and actionable steps you can take to avoid common timekeeping pitfalls.

Paul Edwards and Divya Pillai also discuss:

• Clarity on at-will employment - what it is and what it is not.
• Understanding the limitations and legal aspects of at-will employment that many employers don’t realize.
• Real-world examples of how providing no reason for a termination can cause more damage than providing a reason at termination.

If you are a business owner or an office manager looking to simplify your HR process and you are not already subscribed to our HR Insider Newsletter, you need to click here to start receiving the most current, updated information for your office.

Be sure to tune in every other Tuesday and listen to past episodes to get informed about tons of HR tips and best practices.

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please make sure to share this episode on LinkedIn or with your team, and don’t forget to follow, share, and rate the show on your preferred listening platform.

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