We are all Employees (Part 1) - Stories about Employee Rights that Managers and HR Pros Need to Remember

Send us Fan MailHave you heard that you can get in trouble for discussing wages with other employees? This intimidation practice can not only be stressful or infringe upon employee rights but also illegal. There are a number of ways that employers can violate employee rights and this is part one of a two-part series all about those rights. It’s important to remember that you, as an HR professional, are also an employee with rights - not just all of the other employees.In today’s episode, Chuck and John will talk about poor pay practices - where tipped employees weren’t making a minimum wage due to a practice by the employer. They talk about what qualifications there are for overtime and minimum wage in these circumstances. They will also touch on employee rights with religious beliefs when a company requires that he be cleanly shaven.In the HR News segment, the team touches on the following topics and more:More I-9 updatesMusic in the workplace being classified as discriminationSupport the showOur new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcastDon't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event?  You can reach the Team at  [email protected] for suggestions and inquiries.The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.