Tag: california hr
From the Experts: California Supreme Court Endorses ‘Lump Sum,’ Increased Compensation Method of Reimbursement; Compliance Suggestions
Exempt Employees: How Employee Handbook, Plus Repeated Incidents of Salary Docking, Undermined Exempt Status
Alternative Workweeks, Part 1: How to Adopt a Program and Avoid Daily Overtime; 8 Steps to Follow
Executive Exemption: New FedEx Kinko’s Case Highlights the California Requirements
Short Takes: SUTA Dumping
We’re transferring a number of employees between entities, and someone warned me about “SUTA dumping.” What is that?
You’re the Expert: FMLA Abuse
We have some people who may be abusing our Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies. We approved their going out on leave, but now we suspect they don’t qualify. What do you do to identify and stop FMLA abuse?
Military Leave: Will You Please Help Me Fill In the Blanks on the New Military Spouse Rule?
Our firm has many employees whose spouses are in the military, so we’re gearing up to deal with the new law. While trying to set up our policies, we’ve come across some questions that don’t seem to be answered in the materials we have received. Do we have to let the employees take leave on […]
Family Leave: Can I Fire Someone on Family Leave?
Some issues have arisen with several of our employees who are out on leave—their jobs have been changed or eliminated, and one employee has done something that warrants termination. But someone told me that these workers are “protected” because they are on leave. Can we go ahead and fire them, or will we be slapped […]
Sex Harassment: Slam Dunk Verdict for Fresno State Coach
A Fresno jury returned a staggering and unanimous $19.1 million verdict in favor of former Fresno State women’s basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein, who charged that her firing almost three years ago was the result of gender bias and retaliation.