Tag: procedures

Telecommuting is attractive to many workers, and it’s no surprise. What is a surprise is how many of them are suing their employers. That’s right, suing. Over wage and hour issues. Over reimbursement of travel costs on days they do have to come in. Even over safety matters. The lawsuits are neither small nor cheap. […]

In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented attorney Marc Jacuzzi’s checklist for personnel records. Today, his tips on HR recordkeeping plus an introduction to a special tool for the small or even one-person HR department. Jacuzzi, a shareholder in the South San Francisco law firm Simpson, Garrity, Innes & Jacuzzi, P.C., offers the following tips for better, […]

Recordkeeping is very important, says attorney Marc Jacuzzi. Unfortunately, it’s also very confusing. “I wish it were easy, he says, “but the laws didn’t develop to make it easy for you.” In today’s Advisor, Jacuzzi shares his checklist for employee records. Jacuzzi is a shareholder in the South San Francisco law firm Simpson, Garrity, Innes […]

In yesterday’s Advisor, attorney Julie Moore outlined the particular circumstances in which HR managers should call legal counsel before acting. Today, more such situations, and an introduction to an extraordinary new turnkey training system. Moore’s tips came at BLR’s National Employment Law Update held recently in Las Vegas. Moore is president and founder of Employment […]

You can’t call your attorney every time there’s an HR issue—it’s just too costly—but there are times when you should call because making the wrong move could be much more costly. In today’s Advisor, Attorney Julie Moore helps us to determine when that attorney call is necessary. Moore’s tips came at BLR’s National Employment Law […]

In yesterday’s Advisor, we offered tips for reducing turnover and increasing productivity. Today, the rest of the story, plus good news about job descriptions. [Go here for steps 1 to 5] Step 6: Communicate with your employees Communication is critical for reducing turnover. Remember that communication needs to go both ways. You need to share […]

Many managers think retention is management’s problem, that it’s all about salary and benefits and perks. “There’s nothing I can do” they think. But studies show that in large measure, it’s what happens at the department and individual levels that makes the difference in retention. Reviews of exit interviews tend to back up this idea, […]

In yesterday’s Advisor, we pointed out the new dangers from retaliation against protected workers. Today, more tips for preventing retaliation, and an introduction to a unique training system for your supervisors and managers. It’s Stupid, But It’s Natural Retaliation lawsuits are the most easily avoidable lawsuits out there, but unfortunately, for many managers, the natural […]

Retaliation Nightmares? The situation is worse than ever. Because of a recent Supreme Court decision, you may now be liable for retaliation against those who associate with the employee you are supposedly retaliating against. What Happened in the Supreme Court Case? In the recently-decided case, Eric Thompson and his fiancée Miriam Regalado were employees of […]

In yesterday’s Advisor, we presented several tips on hiring veterans. Today, help with cultural distinctions, plus an introduction to the “lawsuit preventer,” audit checklists. Understand Cultural Distinctions to Help Vets Feel Comfortable There are some important cultural distinctions to keep in mind when a member of the armed services transitions into the civilian workforce. First […]