Important change to the workers’ comp posting rules
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has just finalized regulations that change your posting requirements.
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Payday in California—Fun for Everyone but the Comp People
In yesterday’s Daily, we covered many of California’s quirky payday rules. Today, more rules, including commission payments, and an introduction to an extraordinary solution to compensation challenges.
People Think California Wage and Hour is Simple … Right
Compensation pros know wage and hour isn’t simple. The fed’s rules are complicated enough, and then add California’s twists and employees’ shenanigans, and you’ve got a challenging job.
Where Was HR? (Are You the Company Watchdog?)
Just My E-pinion When egregious violations occur unchallenged, the CED editor asks, “Where was HR?” And he gives 6 practical tips to help you make sure you’re there when you are needed.
What to Say— FMLA Pattern and Intermittent Absences
By CED Editor Stephen D. Bruce, PHR In yesterday’s Daily, we heard Paul Falcone’s advice on just what to say when employees say “It’s off the record.” Today, it’s what to say for excessive absenteeism and FMLA abuse, plus an introduction to an extraordinary 10-minutes-at-a-time training program.
Tough Conversations with Your Employees—Word for Word Examples of What to Say
By CED Editor Stephen D. Bruce, PHR “Managers and supervisors will instantly call the help desk when they have a computer problem,” says Paul Falcone, “but they are reluctant to ask for help when they face a tough conversation with an employee.”
CA Attorneys Have to Make a Living—Unfortunately, by Suing You
California attorneys have to make a living, says Christopher C. Hoffman, and they’re doing it by suing. They’re getting more creative and more aggressive, even in areas like wage and hour.
The CA Specials: Travel Time, Tools, Uniforms, Stubs
“In the US, nearly 13 lawsuits are filed every minute, and sometimes it seems as if most of them are in California,” says attorney Christopher C. Hoffman. Some special California rules that confuse HR managers are those around travel pay, deductions for tools, required uniforms, and pay stubs.
Fines for Non-Compliance Add Up Fast in California
Penalties for noncompliance with California wage and hour laws can add up surprisingly fast, says attorney Christopher C. Hoffman. And it’s surprisingly easy to run afoul of California‘s many tricky requirements. (See yesterday’s CED to read Hoffman’s tips on rest periods and meal breaks in California.)