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What happens if an employer loses their payroll records or other basic employee records in California? Basic records include things like payroll records, employee benefit plans, trusts, collective bargaining agreements, incentive plans, employee contracts, all employee notices, etc. Many laws require maintenance of these basic records. But how long must they be kept? And what […]
Whatever the cause, and however it manifests, workplace stress continues to be a problem—one that can cause reduced productivity, an increase in accidents, and a spike in costs. Stress Stats The American Psychological Association (APA) observes, “While stress levels appear to be balancing out, they remain high and exceed what Americans consider to be healthy.” […]
Using social media in the workplace without causing legal headaches can be complex. But the simple fact that social media is entwined in our lives makes it hard to escape. There are many benefits to be had, but also many risks. How can employers strike a balance? "Social media – like LinkedIn, Facebook, and all […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), crippled by a January court ruling against two recess appointees, has the potential to get back to full strength if the Senate confirms nominations President Barack Obama made April 9. Previous attempts to fill the NLRB have failed over congressional opposition to Board actions and Obama’s nominees. On April […]
California lawmakers have begun instituting some workers’ compensation reform in the form of SB 863. This law has been widely hailed as a “new and improved” workers’ compensation reform package, and includes many changes to the way injured employees are compensated when they cannot return to work in their original role.
Hiring an employee entails more than just selecting the right candidate. A sound, well-planned hiring process is one that not only finds top candidates, but also effectively integrates, trains, and on-boards them so they’ll stick around for the long haul. It also ensures that internal candidates are treated properly. Post-Offer Activities: The Oft-Forgotten Crucial Last […]
Monitoring employees on FMLA leave is one of the many obligations of employers administering FMLA leave of absence for employees. In fact, while the employee is out, employers have several things to monitor: The total amount of leave used and how much is remaining in the leave year. The use of paid leave, which can […]
Yesterday’s Advisor covered the first four tentacles of the Social Media Octopus. Today, four more tentacles plus an introduction to the all-HR-in-one-place website, HR.BLR.com®. The eight tentacles come from a recent BLR/HRHero-sponsored webinar featuring Patricia Trainor, JD, and Stephen Bruce, PhD. Attorney Trainor is BLR’s Senior Managing Editor, HR; Bruce is editor of the HR […]
Administering FMLA leave can be made easier if you have a clear procedure that employees understand and can easily utilize when the need for leave arises. One critical component of this process is the need to notify employees of whether or not they are eligible for FMLA leave and what their responsibilities are while they’re […]
Health plans now may begin applying for the standard health plan identifier required by HIPAA, CMS has announced. The online application was posted March 29 on CMS’ Health Plan and Other Entity Enumeration System (HPOES). Most HIPAA-covered health plans, including employer group health plans, must obtain an HPID by Nov. 5, 2014, except that “small health […]