Tag: california hr
What Are the Pay Rules When a Disaster Forces a Workplace Closure?
From the Experts: Preventing Wage-Hour Lawsuits, Part 2; Audit and Post-Audit Strategies
Exempt Employees: 3 Tips for Complying with the Companionship Services Exemption
Overtime Exemptions: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds FLSA Exemption for Home Health Aides
Child Labor Fines May Be Going Up
Travel Time Pay: State Law Protections Apply to Union Workers Despite CBA Provisions, Ninth Circuit Rules
Bulletin: California Sexual Harassment Regulations Finally Approved
On July 18, after much delay and many revisions, the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved regulations relating to A.B. 1825, California’s mandatory sexual harassment training law. The regulations go into effect 30 days after the date of passage. The new regulations clarify the interactivity requirements for e-learning programs and webinars, and heighten the […]
Compensation: Workers Think Execs Are Overpaid
Thirty-nine percent of workers say senior executives earn more than they should, according to a survey by the staffing firm Hudson. The survey, which included 10,000 respondents, found that while 64 percent of workers said executive pay should be tied to company performance, just 38 percent of employees say the practice is applied at their […]
Employment Law Tip: How to Avoid Trouble with Reference Requests
Providing references for current and former employees can be tricky. Improperly handling such requests can lead to lawsuits and claims from both the individual and the new employer. Each state sets its own thresholds for liability arising from employment references. Regardless of location, employers should exercise caution and err on the side of providing too […]