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The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA are pleased to announce the latest release of the free “Pocket Guide for the Construction Industry.” This publication allows workers, employers, and supervisors to quickly reference key safety requirements detailed in clear, concise terms.
By Beth A. Kahn and James H. Demerjian A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy tried to take a “can’t touch this” position when he challenged his employer’s decision to terminate him for drunk driving and driving with a suspended license while he was on unpaid relieved-of-duty status. It didn’t work out for him […]
By Mark I. Schickman It sometimes can come as a shock that, no matter how smart or well-resourced they are, people cannot follow the rules for avoiding discrimination and harassment claims. We’re all human, but a little self-control would’ve gone a long way in these cases involving a TV executive and a Stanford Business School […]
The California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has summarized both new laws and bills vetoed in the past year that are relevant to DIR and its divisions, which carry strong implications for HR compliance. Most of the chaptered bills were slated to take effect on January 1, so if you haven’t caught up yet, now’s […]
Beyond keeping your spirit and body in shape during the colder months of the year, it’s also important to pay attention to the safety of your vehicle. If any of your employees spend time on the road in the course of their jobs (or even if their time on the road is just commuting to […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed some of the common troubles that sending a worker overseas might incur as well as what to do about those troubles. Today we’ll look at a few more potential difficulties and their solutions. Health Concerns The Problem Last year’s Ebola outbreak brought health concerns abroad to the forefront with a […]
You must be careful when you craft and enforce policies addressing prolonged absences. Even when an employee has exhausted her statutorily protected leave, you should consider offering additional leave as a reasonable accommodation unless you can demonstrate that you would suffer an undue hardship because of the continuing absence.
Question: If we are providing a reduced work schedule as an accommodation under the ADA for an exempt salaried person, may we reduce their pay based on hours worked?
Both the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) often apply to employees who are seriously ill or injured. When this happens, employers may be required to grant leave to the employee under both laws. What are employees legally required to provide?
By Joan Farrell, JD On January 1, 2016, a new law in New York made “familial status” a protected characteristic under the state’s fair employment law. With the new law, New York joins several other states (including Alaska, Oregon, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia) that expressly prohibit an employer from discriminating against an […]