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In yesterday’s CED, Hunter Lott of Please Sue Me fame offered his lawsuit avoidance tips. Today, his advice on legal exposure in 2011, plus an introduction to an upcoming event you won’t want to miss. What percent of charges did the EEOC drop last year? Lott asks. More than 64 percent. “That’s us!” Lott […]
We’re not actually talking about training your managers with YouTube videos (though that’s an interesting idea). We’re talking about hammering home the concept that, in this highly plugged-in age, managers could well see their worst workplace moments broadcast worldwide if they’re not careful. Lawsuit-avoidance expert and PleaseSueMe.com founder Hunter Lott, who spoke recently at […]
Yesterday, we looked at 5 tips for conducting an effective sexual harassment investigation. Today, 4 more — plus an introduction to an in-depth investigations webinar next week, specifically for California employers. [Click here for yesterday’s tips] 6. Communicate your findings to both the employee and the alleged harasser and provide them with the opportunity to […]
Ask most HR managers what their biggest hassle is, and about 90 percent say “FMLA.” From eligibility to notifications to managing intermittent leave, it’s an ever-present problem. Additionally, the family leave laws are also widely abused. However, the good news is that abuse can be tamed to some extent, says attorney Nancy M. Cooper. Cooper, […]
Yesterday, we took a look at some of the common questions relating to employee requests for records. Today, a few more — plus an introduction to our brand-new Complete Guide to HR Recordkeeping in California. Q. Can I hold back any records from employees? A. Yes. You aren’t required to disclose the following: records relating […]
Being an employer in California comes with all sorts of headaches. And one that probably makes you reach for the ibuprofen at least as often as any other – if not more – is the recordkeeping headache. Plus, as if the seemingly nonstop paperwork and report filing aren’t enough, sometimes you have to deal with […]
Training is often perceived as a soft science. But to train better and to get more funding for training, consider doing it “by the numbers.” These days, business is increasingly ruled by numbers. But there are some things that can’t be quantified, right? Like how the human mind can be affected by training. Not so, […]
Yesterday, we looked at some of the reasons that fathers don’t like to take time off, including the fear of losing their jobs. Today, we’ll look at why that’s sometimes a valid concern for both men and women on family leave — particularly when a superstar temp takes over the job. “I’ll Keep the Temp” […]
In yesterday’s CED, attorneys Veronica Gray & E. George Joseph warned of the coming crackdown on misclassification of independent contractors. Today, classification factors considered by government agencies and the courts, as well as an introduction to a can’t-miss webinar next week. Misclassification is high on the DOL and IRS agendas, so it’s a good place […]