Tag: california hr
What Rights Do Part-Timers Have?
What Is Considered ‘Part-Time’ Employment? There is no state or federal employment law that defines the term “part-time” or specifies the number of hours an employee must work per week to be considered part-time as opposed to full-time. Many employers classify part-time employees as those who regularly work fewer than 30 hours per week.
How to Deal with Depression and Work Restrictions: Give the Doctor a Note
In requesting documentation to back up an accommodation request, employers should specify what types of information they are seeking regarding the disability, its functional limitations, and the need for reasonable accommodation. The employee can be asked to sign a limited release allowing the employer to submit a list of specific questions to the healthcare professional.
Q&A on California final pay laws
When dealing with California final pay laws, the details are where it gets tricky. For example, if an employee resigns with two weeks’ notice, normally you would have until the employee’s last day to provide the final paycheck—but what if you want to ask the employee to not work the notice period? When is the […]
Stay Compliant, San Diego—How Not To Wind Up in the Headlines
Yesterday, we reported on the ongoing saga of San Diego mayor Bob Filner, who is facing sexual harassment allegations from more than 10 different women. What does this mean for his employer, the City of San Diego?
San Diego’s Embarrassing Sexual Harassment Problem
As you’ve surely heard, San Diego mayor Bob Filner is currently embroiled in a scandal involving lascivious sexual harassment allegations made by more than 10 different women.
Potential pitfalls of using social media for background checks
Social media use is prevalent for potential employees, so why shouldn’t it be prevalent for background checks? Most employers think it should—the use of social media in background checks has grown steadily in recent years. But what are the risks?
9 tips for conducting employee discipline in California
Employee discipline in California – even including termination – is possible, but employers will be well-served to cross their t’s and dot their i’s in the process. Having documentation of all aspects of the disciplinary process is vital.
Final pay in California: When is it due?
Final pay in California has very strict requirements. It's not as simple as just paying the departing employee on their next scheduled pay date, and there are penalties for getting it wrong. Employers in California need to understand the final pay requirements and understand their obligations, regardless of whether the employee resigns or is terminated. Have a plan in place to get it right to reduce the chance of penalties or lawsuits.
How Problematic Patterns Can Ripen Into Lawsuits
Segal is a partner at Duane Morris LLP. He recently listed the mistakes employers most commonly make in investigating discrimination or harassment complaints in a BLR publication, the HR Manager’s Legal Reporter (BLR is CER’s parent company).