NLRB Settles Facebook Case
Late last year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) came after a Connecticut employer, claiming that it had illegally fired an employee over comments she made about her supervisor on Facebook.
Tag: california hr
Part-Time Employees Pose Full-Time Risks
Yesterday, we looked at some of the risks involved in employing temporary employees. Today, we’ll explain a few more, and we’ll tell you how you can attend a webinar next week to clear up the confusion—absolutely free.
Part-Timers, Temps, and Interns: Your Legal Risks
Contingent employees can pick up the slack when business gets busy, but structure the relationship carefully—or their liabilities may linger long after they’re gone.
Don’t Forget the Sizzle with Your Job Description Steak
With today’s top job candidates besieged with offers, how you go about writing job descriptions may determine your chances of winning the talent you need.
Case Study: Bad Job Description Dooms Employer
Job descriptions aren’t just part of your internal recordkeeping—they’re an invaluable tool in your battle against lawsuits. But if they’re not up to snuff, they can be your very worst enemy. Unfortunately, too many employers don’t realize this until it’s too late.
Must-Have Handbook Checklist
Yesterday, attorney Marc Jacuzzi spelled out some common pitfalls relating to employee handbooks. Today, we give you Jacuzzi’s detailed checklist of the policies he recommends your handbook include. We’ll also tell you about a valuable reference guide for the year to come.
New USSC Retaliation Decision = Bad News for Employers
The U.S. Supreme Court has just ruled, in an 8-0 decision, that retaliation claims aren’t limited to the employee who actually engaged in protected conduct.
Time to Get Your Handbook in Order
An updated employee handbook (or personnel policy manual) of policies that are both legally sound and followed consistently is an employer’s best proactive defense, says attorney Marc Jacuzzi.
MPN Notice Rules
Yesterday, we looked at some of the recent changes imposed by the California Division of Workers’ Compensation. Today, we’ll look at some more of the new rules relating to medical provider networks (MPNs). We’ll also tell you about a webinar tomorrow that you won’t want to miss.
Workers’ Comp: New Notices Required
Late last year, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation finalized its amendments to regulations on medical provider networks (MPNs) and the information employers must provide employees.