Knowing as much as possible about an applicant's background is key to making a great hire. In this pursuit, most employers require job applicants to note any criminal convictions on the employment application prior to hire consideration. (In fact, our Silvers HR...
by Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA The Brinker Restaurant Corp v Superior Court case regarding the timing and requirements around meal and rest breaks for non-exempt employees has been in the courts for over eight years. We finally have a decision! Bottom line: no one thinks...
By Mike Ruppenthal, Ovation Payroll When you’re running a business, you’ve got a lot going on and a lot on your mind. Yes, there are numerous small tasks you have to do each day, but your main focus needs to be on what your company or organization does best, which...
We’ve seen some recent legal activity around the itemized statements (aka “check stubs”) that is concerning and costly to California employers. Employers are being socked with outrageous penalties and legal fees for simple oversights on pay stubs. Today, take time...
By Kim Silvers, SPHR-CA A California Court of Appeal ruled this month in Aleman v. AirTouch Cellular that employees attending a pre-scheduled meeting time that ends early are not required to be paid for a minimum of 2 hours reporting time pay as long as the meeting...
By Mary F. Patterson What are an employer’s obligations regarding merit increases and bonuses to employees returning from military service? According to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) employers must treat returning...
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,...
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...
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...
