Month: August 2008
Why Vallejo Contractor Was Barred From Public Works Contracts
Sick Leave: New Case Interprets California’s Kin Care Law for First Time; Compliance Basics for Employers
Expense Reimbursement: Class Action Reimbursement Lawsuits Picking Up Steam in a Rough Economy; Essentials for Employers
Does the FLSA Apply to My Company?
I often read about the requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. How do I know if this law applies to our organization, particularly if we’re also covered by California wage and hour laws? — Francesca in Merced
From the Experts: Reporting Time Pay, Part 2; Applying the Rules in Your Workplace
Family-Friendly Workplace Act Would Allow Comp Time Off Instead of Overtime Pay
Holiday Pay, Part 1: Must You Pay Two Premium Pay Rates for Working on a Holiday if Employee Puts in OT on that Day?
BlackBerry® and iPhone® Use May Lead to Overtime
In today’s technological climate, it seems that almost every employee, from the CEO to the rank-and-file worker, uses some type of personal digital assistant (PDA) or BlackBerry® device. PDAs, BlackBerries®, iPhones®, and other so called “smart phones” have a number of uses: calculator, clock, calendar, video recorder, address book, word processor, radio, and even Global […]
EEOC Opinion Letter Addresses ADA and PTSD
(Updated February 4, 2010) In March of 2008, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) addressed an issue employers may face more frequently than ever before: What obligations does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) place on employers with regard to employees who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)? HR Guide to Employment Law: A practical compliance […]