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Basic FMLA/CFRA compliance is hassle enough, but employees keep finding new ways to make it just a little bit harder. Today, answers to tricky “during leave” issues…because “out of sight” is not “out of mind.”
‘Innocent’ little e-mails and text messages can cost companies billions, wreck promising careers (of politicians and HR managers), and cause untold hassles.
Yesterday, we went back in time and looked at some interesting policies from Walt Disney’s 1943 employee handbook. Today, a few more — as well as a foolproof way to ensure your handbook is always current and complete.
Through the magic of Google Docs, the Walt Disney 1943 employee handbook is now publicly available online. We’ve taken a peek, and it’s clear that some of the policies have not aged nearly as well as Mickey himself.
The NLRB has delayed until January 31 its final rule requiring most private-sector employers to post the new “Employee Rights” poster. The original deadline had been November 14 of this year.
Why do employers fail to investigate? asks Denise Kay, Esq. “The number one reason is that they don’t know what to do. Employers are especially fearful when agencies are involved.”
Yesterday, we looked at the first 5 of our “Top 10” list of common hiring mistakes made by California employers. Today, the rest of the Top 10 – plus an upcoming webinar you won’t want to miss.
Given the recent state of the economy, most employers have been more concerned with how to conduct effective layoffs than with avoiding mistakes in the hiring process. Yet as the economy gradually (if fitfully) shows signs of improvement, companies need to prepare to hire again. Are you ready?
While the lack of a specific rule doesn’t mean you can’t discipline an employee for misconduct, the existence of a rule or standard can make your life a lot easier.
Most employers these days have some kind of employee handbook. But oftentimes they lapse into an outdated state, or wind up loaded with all sorts of protocols, procedures, and guidelines — some of which have nothing to do with employment issues.