10 Key Things To Remember About California Wage/Hour Laws
The Golden State. The beaches…the redwoods…the mountains…the %&%&! state-specific employment laws that make your life as an HR professional complicated and stressful.
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Protect Yourself From Employees’ Use of Social Media
Yesterday, we looked at some of the legal concerns for employers that social media raises. Today, some tips for protecting yourself — as well as an introduction to a webinar you won’t want to miss next week.
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt: California Supreme Court Verdict on Overtime
In a long-awaited decision, the California Supreme Court has unanimously held that California-based employers must pay overtime to certain nonresident employees who spend time working full days or weeks in the state – and that the failure to do so can provide the basis for a claim under the state unfair competition law (Sullivan v. […]
Social Media: It’s Here To Stay
If your employees aren’t plugged in to social media sites on a regular basis at work, it’s likely because you have (a) a draconian firewall or (b) a workplace entirely free of computers. It’s also possible that (c) you’re in deep denial. Like it or not, social media is here to stay.
The 4 Things You Should Never Put in an Employee Handbook
Yesterday, we began our list of the top 10 employee handbook drafting pitfalls to avoid, courtesy of the law firm of Lehr Middlebrooks & Vreeland, PC. Today, the remainder of the list — plus a ready-to-roll solution to all of your handbook drafting hassles.
Top 10 Employee Handbook Pitfalls
You’ve just been put in charge of writing your company’s employee handbook — lucky you! Fortunately, CED is here to help. Here are 10 common employee handbook drafting pitfalls to avoid, courtesy of the law firm of Lehr Middlebrooks & Vreeland, PC.
Effective Today: New IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate
The IRS, taking pity on drivers fueling up at increasingly costly pumps, has upped the mileage reimbursement rate to 55.5 cents per mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate in effect for the first six months […]
Cal/OSHA Enforcing Heat Rules as Temps Rise Across the State
As temperatures rise across California, Cal/OSHA is stepping up enforcement of heat illness prevention requirements at outdoor worksites across the state. The agency targets employers who evade the law, which protects employees from heat-related illness. Enforcement efforts include statewide traveling “heat sweeps.” These are local district actions launched when temperatures soar and workers are at […]
Concerned About the New NLRB Proposal? You Should Be.
As you’ve undoubtedly heard by now, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a proposal that would amend the procedures it follows both before and after conducting a secret ballot election.
We don’t mean to toot our own horn, but…
…aw, heck, yes we do! California Employer Daily has just been recognized by APEX, receiving the Award for Publication Excellence in the category “New Web & Intranet Sites.” We’re very excited and want to thank you, our readers, for giving us such a great start.