Jan 23, 2013 | Winter 2012/2013 Newsletters
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...
Aug 28, 2012 | Summer 2012 Newletters
Strategies for Identifying & Hiring Great Employees By Jennifer Leake CMC®, Assessment Specialist for Silvers HR In many organizations, personnel costs are one of the largest budget items. Leaders in any business, regardless of size, need people aligned and...
Aug 27, 2012 | Summer 2012 Newletters
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...
Aug 27, 2012 | Summer 2012 Newletters
Confidentiality in Workplace Investigations In many workplace investigations surrounding an employee complaint, employers routinely ask employees not to discuss the case with co-workers while the investigation is pending. This allows the investigator to protect the...
Jun 7, 2012 | Spring 2012 Newsletters
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...