Workplace Policies Archives

Jul 9 2026

Should You Fire Bob? HR’s 3-Part Checklist for Termination Decisions Involving Misconduct and Alcoholism

Firing, Labor Law, Workplace Conflict, Workplace Policies, Workplace Safety

Bob was a solid, long-term employee. But at the company retreat, he stayed late at the bar, had a few too many drinks, and made a highly inappropriate pass at a member of the hotel staff. The hotel had enough and called you, his supervisor, to come get him. You dutifully complied and found Bob […]

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The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

Does your company’s employee handbook prohibit the use of Walkmans in the workplace? Does your document retention policy mention floppy disks? Does your dress code policy refer to “clam diggers” and “pedal pushers?” Does your handbook look like it was created by Dr. Frankenstein with bits and pieces from many other policies and handbooks from

Workplace Policies

Should You Fire Bob? HR’s 3-Part Checklist for Termination Decisions Involving Misconduct and Alcoholism

The Hidden Risks of an Outdated Employee Handbook (And How to Fix It)

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