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Q&A: The Employee Edition - The questions your employees may be afraid to ask

John Thalheimer, MS Org Leadership and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Episode 99

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In today's episode, Chuck and John take on some of the tough questions that come from the employee's perspective. As an HR professional, keep an open ear for ways to make sure your employees don't go unheard. 

Check out how the team tackles these questions: 

  1. How do I know if I’m being paid fairly for my role?
  2. Can I refuse to work in a hazardous environment?
  3. Do I have any rights because I am pregnant?
  4. Can an employer change the agreed upon in-office requirement?
  5. What kind of standards do employers need to be held to if they are providing housing for employees?
  6. Can an employer monitor my emails and computer usage?
  7. How do I report harassment and do I have any protections?
  8. How should I handle a new disability with my employer?

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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.

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