HR Information for Employees

A considerable chunk of our communication takes place on social media platforms. And sometimes we get fired up about politics or other touchy subjects we wouldn’t normally talk about at work. But can what you say on social media be grounds for being fired? As a general rule, one can be fired because of what … Read more

You would think that we can express our political beliefs anywhere and anytime we like. After all, we have the right to free speech, right? But can you get fired for your political beliefs? One can be fired because of one’s political beliefs as there is no legal protection for expressing one’s political views. But … Read more

HEB is one of the largest grocery chains in the US, but only in Texas. Since they are over 100 years old, they often do things in an old-fashioned way. But for applicants and existing employees, does HEB drug test? HEB doesn’t require a pre-employment drug test for everyone, but all are required to sign … Read more

 Finding and keeping a job is not always easy. And with more and more online options for making money such as OnlyFans, it’s natural for some people to wonder “can you be fired for having an OnlyFans?” In an At-Will state, you can be fired for any reason, including having an OnlyFans account. However, most … Read more

Almost everyone uses social media these days. However, for employers, it’s a tough call as sometimes employees’ social media posts are either embarrassing or outright critical of the company. But can you fire an employee for social media posts? Here’s what I know from hiring thousands of people: It is possible to fire an employee … Read more

Whole Foods Market is one of the great places to work and has many benefits for its employees. We know Whole Foods got bought by Amazon, so do Whole Foods employees get Amazon Prime? No. Whole Foods employees do not get Amazon Prime. However, they get many other benefits. For example, Whole Foods employees enjoy … Read more

Aldi is present in 19 countries and has 11,000 stores. It’s known for both incredibly low prices and a no-frills ambiance. So knowing the cut corners to keep costs down, do Aldi employees get a discount? No, Aldi employees do not get a discount. This is due to the company already having extremely low profit … Read more

The so-called gig-economy is booming, and side hustles are becoming more common. However, if you were let go and are receiving unemployment benefits, it’s natural to wonder will working for Instacart will affect unemployment benefits? Working for Instacart will affect unemployment benefits in two ways. First, you will be categorized as a 1099 employee and … Read more

Working at a prominent grocery like Whole Foods has excellent benefits for full and part-time employees, as it opens multiple avenues for their future careers. But it also leaves many wondering is it hard to get hired at Whole Foods? Yes, it can be hard to get hired at Whole Foods. They typically get a … Read more

If you’ve been at a job for any period of time, there is a chance you’ve accrued some paid time off (PTO). If it’s getting close to the end of the year, and your PTO doesn’t rollover, you definitely want to use it so you don’t lose it. But can you be fired for using … Read more

Anyone who has ever worked a job has the occasional bad day. And we’ve also all seen those toxic employees who just always seem to complain maliciously. But as a boss, can you fire an employee for talking bad about the company? Yes, you can fire an employee for talking bad about the company if … Read more