Sep 1, 2011 | Summer 2011 Newsletters
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) released its Final Rule requiring a workplace posting for most US employers. The posting will outline employees’ rights to form, join or assist a union under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). Under the Final Rule,...
Sep 1, 2011 | Summer 2011 Newsletters
By Susan R. Breslauer, SPHR-CA It happens…an employee goes on an unpaid personal leave and there is a payroll glitch. When the employee returns, the Human Resources Manager (you) realizes that the employee continued to receive paychecks during his/her month of...
Jun 8, 2011 | Spring 2011 Newsletters
Heat Illness Prevention Program Required for Outdoor Employees Cal OSHA requires all employers with outdoor worksites to have a specific program and training in place to prevent heat illness. Summer (surely) will arrive soon in northern California. We encourage...
Jun 8, 2011 | Spring 2011 Newsletters
HMMM – Who Isn’t Disabled Now? Employers Obligations Continue to Grow By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA The court cases, regulations and legislation just keep coming – mostly in favor of employees who have or may be regarded as having a disability. Employers should take heed...
Feb 24, 2011 | Winter 2011 Newsletters
The ongoing court battles over who is responsible for ensuring an employee takes his/her meal break within the required time continues to rage on in California. In our last newsletter we told you about a significant decision (Hernandez v. Chipotle Mexican Grill) that...
