<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The HR Remedy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The HR Remedy]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2026 21:42:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thehrremedy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Employee or Independent Contractor: What's the Difference?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling someone a contractor doesn't make them one. Worker classification depends on the actual relationship—and different federal and state laws can use different tests.]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/hr-answers-post/hr-answers-employee-vs-independent-contractor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">52379c62-63cf-41c3-bff2-32f2f59777e9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19b38c_66e49ebc064a4fada5527be040aef8eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aundrea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I Really Need an Employee Handbook?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not every small business is legally required to have an employee handbook. But as employees, managers, locations and workplace rules multiply, informal policies can quickly become a problem.]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/hr-answers-post/hr-answers-do-i-need-employee-handbook</link><guid isPermaLink="false">31e41b28-31b0-43c9-869d-789bb9b1ad5a</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19b38c_34bed8bb30d44129bc33ff2f0b0c2722~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aundrea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Happens When an Employee Moves to Another State?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remote employee moving to another state isn't just changing their address. Their new work location can affect payroll, taxes, leave, workers' compensation, benefits and other employer requirements.]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/hr-answers-post/hr-answers-employee-moves-another-state</link><guid isPermaLink="false">397440a7-1b6e-4c31-b07a-51eb1103dbc6</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19b38c_9a13284fa69e43a7b99544c130fe716a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aundrea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should I Do When an Employee Files a Complaint?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An employee complaint doesn't always require a formal investigation—but it does require an appropriate response. Learn how to assess the complaint, protect the process, establish the facts and decide what to do next.]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/hr-answers-post/hr-answers-employee-complaint</link><guid isPermaLink="false">54116778-a1e6-4ce1-8c13-75834580be77</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19b38c_81a349c09667414781267b6f3d45fbaf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aundrea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can I Fire an Employee for Poor Performance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor performance can support termination, but the decision deserves more than “they aren't working out.” Use these five questions to determine whether you're ready to act.]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/hr-answers-post/hr-answers-fire-employee-poor-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2fb1f30f-8a78-4576-b025-f9d0eb3a9915</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19b38c_4b8c4ed58a7a465c8c6bb9fe9423fd5d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aundrea</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Should I do When an Employee Stops Showing Up for Work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When an employee stops showing up, don't automatically assume they quit. Verify the absence, check your policy, attempt contact and review the facts before making the final employment decision.]]></description><link>https://www.thehrremedy.com/hr-answers-post/hr-answers-employee-stops-showing-up</link><guid isPermaLink="false">e329c11a-d618-4864-9ec8-6ecb4a1a3394</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/19b38c_db71426a0668454c8fdf729bb5745ffc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_896,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Aundrea</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>