Governer Brown signs two bills that affect employers in California
On September 9, 2014, Governor Jerry Brown signed two bills that affect employers in California.
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Comp Thinking That Pleases the CFO and CEO
Yesterday, consultant Eugene C. Epps pointed out some fallacies in traditional compensation thinking; today, what he thinks you should do. (Fortunately, it’s something that pleases the CFO and the CEO, he says.)
Are You Promoting the Right People and Giving the Right Raises?
Even with pay for performance, says consultant Eugene C. Epps, managing partner of EP2S Compensation Solutions, LLC, many companies are promoting the wrong people and granting raises for the wrong reasons.
Tips for Avoiding Hiring-Related Lawsuits
Yesterday, California attorney Allison West offered tips for avoiding defamation and fraud lawsuits. Today, her tips on recruiting, plus an introduction to a California-specific hiring resource no HR professional in our state should be without.
It’s Not Just Discrimination You Need To Be Worried About
You’re probably already aware of the danger of bias lawsuits, but there are many other legal threats in the HR arena. Today, California attorney and SPHR Allison West briefs us on defamation, negligence, and fraud lawsuits.
Terminations Are No Picnic
Terminations are no picnic for anyone, but since they are the genesis of many lawsuits, it’s worth learning how to do them right. Handling them carefully can save cash, calm frayed nerves, and maintain morale and productivity—as long as you don’t commit one of these 10 sins.
Gaming the System—PA Sin #7-10
Yesterday, we featured the first 6 “sins” of performance appraisers; today, we present the rest of the sins on our Top 10 list.
The Dangerous Intersection of Company Outings and Sexual Harassment
Yesterday, we covered the alcohol-related challenges of company social events. Today, we’ll examine harassment and injury issues. We’ll also tell you about a new webinar on drugs and alcohol in the workplace that you won’t want to miss.
Checklist for Lawsuit-Resistant Interviews
Yesterday, we looked at best practices relating to your job application procedures. Today: What you should—and shouldn’t—do when interviewing candidates.
How To Draft an Enforceable Arbitration Agreement in California
Yesterday, guest writer Alka Ramchandani introduced us to the case of a former CarMax employee who challenged the validity of the arbitration agreement the company was trying to bind him to. Today, the conclusion of the case—and some tips for drafting success.