Rounding the Clock – Employers Win One

Rounding the Clock – Timekeeping See’s Candy continues to have a special place in the hearts of Californians.  They not only make a great product, but they recently won an appeal of  a trial court decision that will make a long time timekeeping practice...

Is Attendance An Essential Function Of The Job?

By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA A recent decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals gives employers some reinforcement to enforce attendance policies  notwithstanding an employee’s claim of the need for reasonable accommodation for a serious health condition.  The...

I’ve Got Some Bad News…

by Jeremiah Miller, Forging Leaders   “Miah, your mom and I are getting divorced.” “Son, you’re going to need surgery to repair that knee.” “Listen Jeremiah, this isn’t working out. I think we should break up.” I’ve been on the receiving end of my share of...