Author: Johnny C. Taylor Jr., Special to USA TODAY

Unwilling to take on new tasks during coronavirus? Most job descriptions include the phrase “other duties as assigned.” Ask HR answers your questions.

A worker wants to know if a company can require face mask during a pandemic. Another wants to work from home because of a medical condition. Ask HR

Ordinarily, taking employee temperatures would be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Because of COVID-19, the EEOC will allow them.

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. addresses a boss’s pyramid scheme and talks about the possibility of an employee getting fired for using all vacation time.

Many organizations have nepotism policies to prevent unequal treatment at work. Johnny C. Taylor Jr. offers advice to handle this delicate situation.

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. advises a woman on addressing same-sex harassment and the use of respectful pronouns for a transgender co-worker.

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. says establishing sound communication can lead to improved performance on a personal and workplace level.

Johnny C. Taylor Jr. addresses coronavirus fears in the workplace and how to convince your boss that an actual lunch break is a good thing.

If a co-worker makes a sexually suggestive remark that makes you uncomfortable in a company setting, don’t just pretend it didn’t happen.

If someone crosses the line at an office holiday party, address the offending individual first. If that fails, speak with a supervisor or perhaps HR.