Meal and Rest Periods in California: A Sample Policy
As you're probably well aware, California has very specific meal and rest period regulations. Here's a quick summary of the meal period requirements.
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Recordkeeping: Can We Destroy Paper Originals if We Keep Scanned Electronic Copies on File?
We have many employment documents that bear a seal or have a signature or a notary’s stamp. If we scan the documents and store them electronically, can we keep (and properly index) only the original pages that have the seal, signature, etc., and destroy the rest of the pages? Or, even better, can we scan […]
Non-Verbal Communication: Still Important on the Phone
In person body language conveys a lot of meaning. But what about over the phone? It turns out, body language still matters even when the person you are talking to can’t even see you.
Ask the Expert: Can We Reduce Pay for Exempt Employee on Reduced Schedule?
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?
FMLA Leave: Can We Push Back the Annual Performance Review Date When Employees Take Leave?
When our employees go on leave, such as FMLA leave, we adjust their appraisal dates to reflect the leave time. For example, if they take 3 months of leave, they get their appraisal at the 15-month point rather than the usual 12 months. Now some of them are saying that the FMLA says that leave […]
What to Do If Employees Say They Can’t Wear Masks
In light of many state regulations requiring face masks in most indoor work settings, many employers are wondering how to deal with employees who say they cannot wear a mask because of a medical condition or religious belief. Before responding, you should understand your responsibilities under the various discrimination and employee leave laws.
Ask the Expert: Calculating FMLA Using Rolling 12-Month Period
When an employer uses the rolling 12-month period, each time an employee takes FMLA leave, the remaining leave entitlement is the balance of the 12 weeks which has not been used during the immediately preceding 12 months. For example, if the employee in your inquiry requested FMLA leave to begin on September 1, you would […]
Favorites from 2021: Learning & Development
Over the past year, HR professionals have consistently adapted to the COVID-19’s ever changing circumstances. Leaders have found ways for employees to flourish in remote environments, and companies sought out new methods to maintain and develop company culture.
Types of Flexible Work Arrangements
Does your workplace offer any type of flexible work arrangements for employees? Or are your employees requesting more flexible options? With ever-improving technology, more and more jobs can be performed from any location, which opens up a lot of options for employers looking to provide this sought-after benefit for employees. What options are most common?
Beating Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in the New Year
This year has continued to bring many of us closer to the pain, suffering and exhaustion of those experiencing burnout and compassion fatigue. There is no doubt that 2021 has been filled with additional challenges. At this point, burnout and compassion fatigue has expanded into many aspects of our lives. Even if you experienced burnout […]