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In many parts of California, the temperatures are heating up, which means it’s a good time to take a look at your workplace practices to make sure employees who work under the summer sun are safe—and that you’re complying with Cal/OSHA’s heat illness regulation.
Robert Brady CEO, Business and Legal Resources Just My E-pinion Pay for performance—it’s hot, and for good reason. It focuses attention on the goals, ties some pay directly to results, and keeps down that ever-creeping base pay number. But exactly how to implement it and for what level of employee? That’s what we’re going to […]
While Joni Grand was the acting jail administrator for the city of Glendale, she warned a subordinate, Marvin Quarles, about his inappropriate conduct toward female employees. She reported Quarles’ actions to her superiors who cautioned him as well, but ultimately decided that his actions didn’t amount to sexual harassment. A year later, Quarles became Grand’s […]
Trustees of health savings accounts, as well as participants, have some time left for reporting on 2012 accounts. And now they can begin preparing for 2013 reporting. The IRS has issued a reminder concerning the Form 5498-SA, “HSA, Archer MSA, or Medicare Advantage MSA Information,” for 2012 and 2013. The IRS on March 5 reminded […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Managing Editor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion For years, BLR® has surveyed HR and benefits professionals to see what benefits they are actually offering. This year, we have expanded our survey program by conducting a series of brief, targeted benefits surveys. Today’s topics: Benefits Communication. (Survey results will be […]
Jacalyn Thornton, a part-time reporter for the Fresno Bee newspaper, spent about one-third of her time working at a computer keyboard. After she developed a repetitive stress disorder and became unable to use a keyboard, the paper terminated her. She sued, contending that her discharge violated the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Ninth Circuit Court […]
Paula Green, who was hired by the Ontario office of Par Pools as a swimming pool construction superintendent, complained that her $400-per-week salary was lower than the salaries paid to male construction superintendents with jobs identical to hers. She sued Par Pools under the California equal pay law. But a California Court of Appeal dismissed […]
In other immigration news, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) also recently announced that it is drafting a rule that will reduce the number of documents that can be used establish identity and work eligibility in the I-9 process.
Start by re-recruiting your best workers. Remind them of the unique benefits provided by your company. Emphasize what your firm has to offer. Then, invest in professional development. 1. ‘Re-recruit’ your best workers. Remind them of the unique benefits provided by your company. Emphasize what your firm has to offer. 2. Invest in professional development. […]