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In the July issue of California Employer Advisor, we reported on a recent proposal by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs to revamp affirmative action guidelines for federal contractors. Several employer groups asked for an extension of the 60-day comment period on the proposed regulations, but the OFCCP flatly rejected their request. The […]
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a plan to raise the minimum wage to $9 an hour for about 21,000 workers employed by private employers with city contracts and non-profit agencies that provide the city with social services. The proposal, which was supported by San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, includes a hike […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, we got wellness program tips from experts Lynda F. Jeppesen and Travis Dent. Today, how one of their programs works, what results it achieves, and an introduction to the book some call the “Wellness Bible.” Jeppesen and Dent made their comments at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exhibition held recently in Las […]
To alleviate confusion among employers, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said it plans to clarify and update its guidance on leave as a workplace accommodation. In a June 8 meeting, commissioners offered their insight and took suggestions from stakeholders. “I’ve been told that many employers have difficulty with leave as an accommodation,” said Stuart […]
Like many other employers, you may be planning an office holiday party. But don’t get carried away with the excitement of the festivities and forget about keeping your employees safe and avoiding liability. Serving employees alcohol at company-sponsored parties can have serious and sometimes tragic consequences for your workers and your organization. If an employee […]
BLR announces its first annual Employment Law Update conference … all you need to know about changes in the law this year … in one beautiful setting—Walt Disney World. Who says you can’t keep up with the latest in employment law changes and enjoy it at the same time? Certainly not BLR. And we intend […]
By Stephen D. Bruce, PHR Editor, HR Daily Advisor Just My E-pinion Our recent column featuring a question about amnesty for illegal immigrants generated responses from many readers, most of whom voted (or railed) against amnesty. [Go here to read the original column.] The original questioner/writer had low-level positions to fill. No one with a […]
There has been a 20% increase in the number of companies blocking employees from using social networking sites. The percentage increases in 2009 vs. 2008 of companies banning web sites by specific categories include: social networking sites, 20%; travel-related sites, 28%; restaurant/bar websites, 27%; sports-related sites, 26%; shopping sites, 26%; job search sites, 19%; and […]
What are employers doing to help employees balance work and family needs? A survey by the Families and Work Institute of 1,000 employers with 100+ employees reveals that 90% of the employers gave workers time off to attend school events, and half let employees stay home with a mildly sick child without using vacation or […]
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has proposed changes to the EEO-1 form, which must be filed annually by private employers with 100 or more employees and some federal contractors with 50 or more employees. The changes would increase the number of categories for reporting racial and ethnic background and split the existing “officers and managers” […]