Tag: california hr
Salary Basis: No Joyride for Motorcycle Shop Employee Who Sued Over Two Short Paychecks, But Watch Your Pay Practices
From the Experts: Demystifying the Motor Carrier Exemption, Part 1; When Does an Employee Drive in ‘Interstate Commerce’?
Administrative Exemption: Exemption for High-Level IT Employee Upheld; Simple Tips for Staying Out of Court
Short Takes: School Functions
Health and Safety: Are There First-Aid Standards That Apply to Our Workplace?
We had an accident in the office last week, and we didn’t have a trained person around to attend to the injured employee. It looks like there might be a lawsuit attacking our accident and injury preparedness. In any event, the incident brought up the issue of how much first-aid skill we need to have […]
Employment Contracts: Could I Be Entering into ‘Implied Contracts’ Without Knowing It?
We fired an employee, thinking he was “at will,” but now he claims we made an oral promise that he could be fired only for cause. We’ll fight this one in court, but how do we keep from having misunderstandings like these? —Martin B., HR Manager in San Francisco
Hiring: Is It a Good Idea to ‘Google’ Applicants?
I recently returned from a meeting where one expert recommended doing a Google search on applicants as part of the evaluation process. He said you often find very interesting things about people, especially if they blog or have their own website. Someone else thought it might be an invasion of privacy, and others objected that […]
Is Bullying Doing More Harm than Harassment?
Bullies may be causing more harm in your workplace than sexual harassers, according to a new study, “Outcomes of Aggression and Harassment.” Although both bullying and harassment have negative consequences, the study concluded that employees who experienced various types of workplace aggression—bullying, incivility, or interpersonal conflict—were more likely to quit their jobs, be less satisfied […]
The Legal Risks of Using Social Networking Websites for Background Checks
Social networking websites—such as Facebook, Friendster, and MySpace—allow users to post information about themselves, to stay in touch with friends and meet new ones. A typical member profile might include photos; education; career interests; lists of family, friends, favorite music, television shows, and films; weekend activities; political leanings; personal musings; and more.