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Background Checks in California: How To Comply with the EEOC's Recently Issued Enforcement Guidance
Originally presented on April 30, 2013
Brand New!
While conducting thorough background checks is essential, both for your peace of mind and to prevent against negligent hiring or retention claims, there's a fine line between smart sleuthing and infringing on an applicant's privacy rights . . . more

NLRB Expands Its Reach: Why Even Non-Union Employers Need To Watch Out
Originally presented on March 27, 2013
Brand New!
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is taking every opportunity to crack down on employers -- both here in California and across the country - with employment policies and practices that run afoul to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The problem is, the NLRB's recent interpretations have been so broad that you may not even have the faintest idea that you could be in violation. And the agency's reach extends well beyond employers with unionized employees. . . . more

Depression in California Workplaces: ADA/FEHA & FMLA/CFRA implications
Originally presented on February 20, 2013
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While most clinically addressed depression is non-occupational, affected employees may request leave under FMLA/CFRA, and/or seek workplace accommodations. You'll need to identify what's covered by the state and federal leave laws, squelch the workplace rumor mill, figure out coverage issues, and more. . . . more

Employment Agreements in California: Make Non-solicitation Clauses, Class Action Waivers, and Mandatory Arbitration Work
Originally presented on January 20, 2013
Many California employers use employment agreements packed with class action waivers, arbitration requirements, proprietary information restrictions, non-solicitation clauses, and more. But when push comes to shove, will they work? California law restricts an employer's right to require non-competition agreements except in very limited circumstances. Also, courts and the NLRB continue to wrestle with mandatory arbitration provisions, including class-action waivers. . . . more

New Year, New Laws, New California Employee Handbook: What to Change and What to Keep in 2013
Originally presented on January 10, 2013
As employers across California ring in 2013, you will be tasked with getting up to speed quickly on the laws and regulations set to take effect once 2012 is history . . . more

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Sample Policy: Recruitment of New Employees
Updated February 2012
XYZ, Inc., aggressively recruits to attract top-caliber individuals to all levels of the organization. Vacant or new positions may be filled by either transfer or promotion of existing employees, or by new employees who are recruited or apply. Recruitment may be conducted through advertising . . . more

Sample Policy: State Unemployment Insurance
Updated February 2012
You may be protected against total loss of wages if you become unemployed under certain conditions as outlined by the California Unemployment Insurance Code. Eligibility requirements under this code . . . more

Sample Policy: State Disability Insurance
Updated February 2012
Nonoccupational disability insurance is provided by state law for every California employee who is covered by the Unemployment Insurance Code and who meets the eligibility requirements. . . . more

Sample Policy: Workers' Compensation
Updated February 2012
XYZ Inc. furnishes workers' compensation insurance coverage at its expense. Workers' comp insurance is intended to provide medical care and pay for lost time resulting from injuries on the job and those illnesses . . . more

Sample Policy: Intellectual Property Assignments: Inventions, Patents, and Copyrights
Updated February 2012
All inventions, patents, and copyrightable works conceived, developed, or created by any XYZ Inc. employee during the term of his or her employment are created as works for hire and will remain the sole property of the company. XYZ will be free to use any such discoveries, . . . more

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Online Exclusive: Checklist for complying with new FMLA regs
CEA Online Exclusive June 2013
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) marked the occasion by issuing new regulations implementing expansions of the FMLA. . . . more

NLRB releases guidance on employee confidentiality in internal investigations
June 2013
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California's new disability regulations: What employers need to know
June 2013
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Privacy: Court expands right of privacy; Managers' loose lips can sink employers' ships
June 2013
Although most employers are well aware of the need to maintain the privacy of their employees' information, managers and supervisors may not be. . . . more

Discrimination: Employee's discrimination claims fail; Court limits use of 'me too' evidence
June 2013
For an employer facing discrimination charges, there might be nothing worse than a string of the complaining employee's coworkers climbing into the witness stand to talk about how they, too, faced discriminatory or harassing treatment from the accused supervisor. . . . more

Arbitration: Another arbitration clause is struck down; Where the employer went wrong
June 2013
When it comes to the enforceability of arbitration agreements, it's hard for California employers to know what to expect these days. One thing is certain, though: courts will still strike down arbitration agreements they find to be unfair or one-sided. . . . more

FEHA: 9th Circuit tosses claims of terminated employee with disability; Employer's conduct was justified
June 2013
Discrimination, retaliation, harassment--the case brought by a fired retail store manager with a disability claimed it all. But a ruling by the federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (which covers California) is a welcome reminder that merely having a disability isn't enough to support discrimination or retaliation claims, and rude behavior doesn't necessarily rise to the level of harassment. . . . more

Age discrimination: Employer's conflicting policies support fired employee's claim; How zero tolerance can backfire
June 2013
Zero tolerance policies understandably hold a strong appeal for employers looking to shield themselves from a range of types of liability. The policies don't provide foolproof protection, though, as evidenced by a recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. . . . more

Featured resource: 4 major differences between FMLA and CFRA leave laws
June 2013
Most California employers know there are significant differences between the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)--but what are the major differences, and why is it crucial that you're on top of them? . . . more

Employment Law Compliance for California Supervisors: June 2013 Issue
In This Issue: How managers and supervisors can reduce turnover; Pregnant workers can get more than 4 months leave; New rule expands FMLA military-related leave; 9 phrases you should never use . . . more

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