HR expert Johnny C. Taylor answers questions about discrimination for being a millennial in the workplace and how to celebrate National Boss’s Day
Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Special to USA TODAY
Employers can require attendance, even after a natural disaster: Ask HR
Some employers may require worker attendance, even after a disaster. However, there are federal laws to ensure safety for employees in the workplace.
Ageism is never acceptable in the workplace: Ask HR
An older employee faces age-related harassment at work. Johnny C. Taylor says employers must do more to stop age discrimination in its tracks.
Will a past misdemeanor show up in an employer background check? Ask HR
Most employers do background checks, so if you are concerned about a transgression in your past, it’s wise to be honest in a job interview.
Experienced employee keeps getting rejected for new job: Ask HR
Employee with 25 years experience says other companies just seem to view him as overqualified, falsely assuming he’s out of their price range.
What can employees do if their supervisor is unprofessional or abusive? Ask HR
Abusive or unprofessional managers are a common workplace problem. Here’s how you can resolve the problem and defuse the stress.
Does it matter if a degree is from online or brick-and-mortar schools? Ask HR
Where you earn your degree is not the most important aspect of your qualifications.
What can I do if my boss is a bully? Ask HR
There is no single definition of workplace bullying. It means different things to different people.
Can worker get written up for changing TV to Fox News? Free-speech rights differ in office
Free-speech rights are guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution, but the Constitution doesn’t apply to private employment.
How can I help my company increase workplace diversity? Ask HR
Workplaces with diverse and inclusive cultures are better places to work, and they perform better. Employees can and should play a role in that commitment.