Electronic Recordkeeping? Ready or Not, You’re Already There
Think it might be time to move to electronic recordkeeping? You already have, says attorney Marc Jacuzzi. Look at what you are already doing electronically:
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FMLA virtual summit provides opportunity to speak with lawyers
On January 16, 2009, all employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) will have a new batch of regulations to contend with. To help HR professionals prepare, M. Lee Smith Publishers offered its first-ever, FMLA virtual summit — a day-long event during which participants could watch online, listen on the phone, and […]
Free Report for HR Managers: Essentials of Successful Harassment Prevention
The HR Daily Advisor® announced today the release of a free report for HR Managers, Essentials of Successful Harassment Prevention. This report will be available for a limited time in order to help HR professionals train their workforce on harassment prevention. “Sexual harassment problems devastate employees and organizations every day, but they can be prevented […]
Wellness + Financial Wellness = Better Benefits Satisfaction?
Employees are happier with their benefits when a wellness program is offered—and happier still when that wellness program includes a financial wellness component, according to a new survey released by Four Seasons Financial Education (FSFE).
Offering Retirement Benefits Is a Great Tool for Attracting Top Talent
As we know, offering benefits is a great way to attract talent to your company, especially 401(k) retirement benefits—as this particular benefit appeals to workers of all ages.
Will the Brinker Meal and Rest Breaks Decision Stand?
Most California employers know by now that a California appeals court recently issued an important decision in Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court, interpreting the state’s meal and rest period requirements and giving employers and employees welcome flexibility in scheduling breaks. (See our complete coverage here.)
Senators Introduce Employment Non-Discrimination Act – ENDA
Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), and Edward Kennedy (D-Massachusetts) introduced the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) today in the U.S. Senate. ENDA was previously introduced on June 24 in the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, ENDA would prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity. According […]
Union Organizing: Employers Receiving State Funds Must Maintain Neutrality During Organizing Campaigns; Why Employers Should Prepare
In a victory for unions, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld California’s “union neutrality” law that curtails the right of certain employers receiving state funds to use this money to deter union organizing.
‘Please Sue Me’ (Your Managers Talking?)
Happy people don’t sue … but there aren’t a lot of happy people these days, says Hunter Lott. Nevertheless, today’s economic times mean a once-in-a-business-lifetime opportunity, he says. Lott is a consultant who specializes in helping small businesses cope with HR regulations and compliance. His suggestions came during one of his "Please Sue Me" sessions […]
How Can Wage and Hour Bring You Down? Let Us Count The Ways
Wage and hour missteps are common—but that doesn’t mean they’re not incredibly damaging to employers. Today, here are four you should avoid at all costs, plus an introduction to a comprehensive 1-day seminar that will answer all of your California wage and hour questions once and for all.