Tag: HR
California-Specific HR Certification Available Soon
Beginning in April 2007, California HR professionals will have the opportunity to earn a California-specific HR certification, the first of its kind.
Short Takes: Pregnancy Leave
Does pregnancy leave have to be paid? Our HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California and Federal Leave Laws, covers everything you need to know to stay in compliance with both state and federal law in one of the trickiest areas of compliance for even the most experienced HR professional. Learn the […]
Short Takes: Domestic Partner FMLA
Can my employee take FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) leave to care for a domestic partner’s child?
Diversity Training: What Are the Legal Pitfalls of Diversity Training?
Our management wants me to implement some diversity training. I’ve talked to a number of vendors and colleagues. Some advocate a “touchy-feely” program that encourages participants to “open up” and honestly share their feelings. Frankly, I’m a little concerned about where this might lead—I’m not a trained facilitator or counselor. What recommendations do you have […]
From the Experts: Defending Wage and Hour Class Actions, Part 1; What Employers Should Know About the Class Action Process
You’re the Expert: What should our company be doing to prevent identity theft?
We have a lot of personal information on our customers and, of course, on all of our employees. What should our company be doing to prevent identity theft?
Tax Treatment Of Donated Leave
Free Resource: Directory of University HR Programs Now Available on CEA Website
Searching for an HR program at a university in California? A new resource on the CEA website gives you a comprehensive directory of schools offering graduate or undergraduate programs in human resource management.
Family Leave: We’re a Small Company—Are We Covered by FMLA?
We are a small California business with 14 employees. We are not supposed to be subject to FMLA, but our lawyer says we are. This is because we have FMLA eligibility information included in our handbook. But the eligibility clause clearly states that “employees who work at a location where the Company employs fewer than […]