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Who Is Eligible to Fill Vacant Council Seats?
LMC staff answer questions about elected office qualifications, workplace training, and employment forms.
Can the City Give Gift Cards as a Thank You or Incentive?
LMC staff answer questions about gift giving, risk management, and employee compensation.
What Is the Process of Codifying City Ordinances?
LMC staff answer questions about city code, season-specific policies, and emergency preparedness.
Should Employment Applications Request Prior Salary History?
LMC staff answer questions about employee comp, public notices, and fire safety protocol.
Do We Need to Report Near Misses?
LMC staff answer questions about OSHA claims, interview panels, minors on committees, and more.
How Can I Recruit Seasonal Workers?
LMC staff answer questions about recruiting seasonal workers, workplace inspections, compensation, and more.
Can Police Departments Now Share Criminal Background Check Data?
LMC staff answer questions about criminal background checks, what it means to be 'bonded,' and more…
How Can Employees Past Age 65 Avoid the Medicare/HSA Glitch?
LMC staff answer questions about HSA contributions, ADA compliance, and more.
How Can We Prevent Cyberattacks on Our City’s IT Systems?
LMC staff answer questions about cyberattacks, cost-of-living salary increases, property lines, and more.
Are Employees Covered by Workers’ Comp When Working at Home?
LMC staff answer questions about ergonomics, data practices, and safety training.