What are the dangers in drug and alcohol use policies in employee handbooks? The biggest danger is having no policy at all. The next greatest danger is having a briefly-worded policy written years ago…or simply coping from another company’s handbook. For tips on how to prepare a sound policy, click “Full Article.”

Don’t be vague when it comes to your policy dealing with tardiness and unexcused absences. By having clearly measurable limits, you leave no question regarding consequences. Click “Full Article” for an example of what your handbook should say.

Flex time - giving employees flexible schedules - is becoming popular. So what could be wrong with letting employees have flexible hours? Like so many issues in the workplace, flex time can create traps for employers. Click "Full Article" to find out what they are.