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Q&A on the intersection of PDL, FMLA, and CFRA leaves

California employers administering a leave of absence – be it for PDL, FMLA, or CFRA leave – have to be sure they understand which laws apply in any given circimstance. For example, which of the laws cover baby bonding time? Can that time be taken intermittently? What happens when an employee out on PDL has […]

What to Include in Your Employee Engagement Checklist

Kevin Sheridan recently spoke as the Day 1 opening keynote for the 2018 HR Daily Advisor Annual Conference. In the keynote session, Sheridan focused on how to attract talented employees to the workplace, empower them, and sustain an environment in which they are more likely to stay.  Here, Sheridan provides a brief recap of the […]

Never Put These in a Job Description

Essential job elements … exposure to physical hazards … pay grade … the list of what should be in a job description is long. But what should you keep OUT of job descriptions? Here’s a checklist taken from BLR’s popular Job Descriptions Encyclopedia. How many of these “no-no’s” will you find in your job descriptions? […]

Seat Belts Are Like PPE for Drivers

If you employ drivers, they probably recognize the importance of seat belts. But do they go so far as to consider them personal protective equipment (PPE)? Today, we’re providing training information regarding seat belt use that is valuable not just for those who drive for a living but for any of your employees who drive—which […]

Identifying accommodations for employee who can’t use the stairs

by Michael J. Spooner Q What is considered a reasonable accommodation for an employee who can’t take the stairs during emergencies or because of maintenance issues with the elevator?  A While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) doesn’t provide guidance regarding reasonable accommodations for an employee who is unable to use the stairs during an […]

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Your CEO Should Also Be a Recruiter: New Strategies to Attracting and Retaining Talent

You may have an untapped powerhouse of hiring talent within your organization: your CEO. The pandemic upended how businesses recruit, attract, and retain talent. During a time where millions are unemployed, yet jobs remain unfilled, businesses must consider revamping strategies to grow the workforce. Although hiring is on the rise, the opening of a position […]

6 Tips to Improve Workplace Communication

To better communicate with bosses, colleagues and customers, match your message to your audience, and don’t forget the nonverbal skills, says a new DVD plus book program. A recent Daily Advisor listed the ability to communicate effectively as one of the secrets to success in any organization. We discussed it in terms of reaching senior […]

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Is Disability Retirement ‘Honorable’ if Retiring Police Officer is Facing Termination?

A California police officer was being evaluated for not properly investigating a sexual abuse incident. The police department decided to proceed with discipline by recommending that the officer be terminated from the department. After the internal investigation was completed and the notice of intent to impose discipline was sent, the officer’s lawyer tried to extend […]

Tax Bill Affects Numerous Fringe Benefits

The massive tax overhaul recently enacted by Congress includes provisions that affect a variety of fringe benefits, along with other aspects of employee benefits and compensation.