Find answers to your HR questions, from benefits to policies. I’ve gathered essential HR info to help you navigate work with clarity and confidence.
HR Information for Employees
Can Workers Be Fired for Work Restrictions or an Injury?
Have you been injured at work or developed a medical condition that prevents you from performing your job duties as usual? You may be wondering “Can I Be Fired for Work Restrictions?” Generally, employers cannot fire an employee due to work restrictions due to a workplace injury. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers … Read more
Why Am I Seeing No Batches on Instacart? (how to get more)
The key to making a lot of money working for Instacart is to get a lot of big-dollar batches. If you’ve noticed a decrease in batches, you might be wondering: Why am I not seeing batches on Instacart? Instacart Shoppers will see fewer batches if the Shopper consistently has low ratings. Instacart’s algorithm automatically prioritizes … Read more
Can What You Say on Social Media be Grounds for Being Fired?
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
Can You Get Fired for Your Political Beliefs?
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
Are Employers Required to Give Cost of Living Raises?
Inflation is a reality, and it would be awesome if we got paid a little bit more each year, don’t you think? But when our expenses go up, often our employer’s expenses do too. So, are employers required to give cost of living raises? Here’s what I know from approving hundreds of raises over the … Read more
Does HEB Drug Test? (When, Where, and What)
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
Can You Be Fired for Having an OnlyFans?
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
Can You Fire an Employee for Social Media Posts?
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
Do Whole Foods Employees Get Amazon Prime?
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
Do Aldi Employees Get a Discount? [plus pay & benefits]
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
Will Working for Instacart Affect Unemployment Benefits?
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
Is It Hard to Get Hired at Whole Foods? (Insider Tips!)
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
Can You Be Fired for Using PTO? (Yes, here’s how)
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
Can You Fire an Employee for Talking Bad About the Company?
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
What Skills Do You Need to Work in a Grocery Store?
Looking for a job, particularly your first job can be nerve-wracking. If you’re still in high school or newly graduated, a grocery store job can be an excellent first job. But what skills do you need to work in a grocery store? The grocery business requires the ability to work well with a variety of … Read more