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Workplace Employee Benefits Notices Chart
As a California employer you are subject to a variety of state and federal laws requiring notices to employees. This chart summarizes the employee benefits notices you're required to give them and provides a link to where you can find each notice or a sample. . . . more
Workplace Notice Chart
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California employers are subject to a variety of state and federal laws requiring notices to employees. This chart summarizes the required notices and specifies the current version you should use. . . .
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Bulletin: Participate in free employee attitude survey
March 2008
Learn how your employees feel about workplace issues by participating in the free National Employee Attitude Survey. Employees answer questions about workplace communications, supervision, teamwork, and chances for advancement, and program sponsor Business & Legal Reports, Inc., compiles . . . more
Arbitration: Handbook Provision Alone Won't Bind Employee to Arbitrate Disputes; Three Lessons
February 2008
If you have a mandatory employment arbitration program, make sure each employee signs a separate agreement. An employer in a new case found itself headed to court because it included the arbitration provision in the employee handbook but never obtained signed arbitration agreements. . . . more
Discrimination: Why Bank 'Officer' Wasn't Precluded from Suing for Bias and Retaliation
February 2008
The National Bank Act (NBA) grants banks the power to dismiss their officers "at pleasure." Courts have interpreted this to mean that the NBA protects banks from wrongful termination claims by officers, including employment discrimination suits. . . . more
Bulletin: Revised I-9 Form lists fewer acceptable documents
December 2007
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. USCIS removed five documents from the list of those acceptable for . . . more
Workplace Posters and Notices—Part 2: Which Written Notices Are Required for New, Current, and Terminating Employees?
February 2006
In this second part of our series on required workplace posters and notices, we explain the written notices you must give employees at vari . . . more
Employment Lawsuits: State High Court Deals Employers a Blow Regarding Arbitration of Overtime Claims; Practical Impact
November 2007
Although employers have received some welcome rulings from the California Supreme Court over the past few months, a new high court decision squelches a tool some employers had used to prevent class action lawsuits in the . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Understanding Workers' Compensation: A Guide for California Employers
DOWNLOAD: Understanding Workers' Compensation: A Guide for California Employers This exclusive Special Report will guide you through the nuts and bolts of the California workers' comp system, including information on benefits and insurance coverage; what to do when someone gets injured; setting up a return-to-work program; posting and notice obligations; detecting fraud; where to go when you have questions; and other day-to-day workers' compensation issues employers must know about. We include a wealth of useful tips, a sample policy, and a checklist, all designed to make your administration of workers' comp a little bit easier. . . . more
Arbitration Agreements: What Restrictions Apply to Arbitration Agreements Covering Wage Claims?
September 2007
Over the past few years, California employers have gotten a legal earful regarding the various provisions and employee protections that must be included in a mandatory arbitration agreement for it to . . . more
News Note: What Are Your Employees Up to During the Day?
April 2007
A survey by the staffing firm Office Team has found a big gender difference in how much time women and men believe they spend attending to personal tasks during work hours. Women said they take an average of 29 minutes daily, while men admitted . . . more
Electronic Security: Theft of Laptop Containing Employee Data Erupts into Class Action; Recommended Security Practices
March 2007
In a development that highlights employers' need to take steps to protect electronic data, General Electric Co. has been slapped with a class action lawsuit stemming from the theft of a corporate laptop containing employees' personal information. We'll explain the charges GE faces in the new suit, the electronic security laws that affect employers, and recommended practices for compliance. . . . more
News Note: Are Telecommuters Less Likely to Get Ahead?
March 2007
Sixty-one percent of 1,320 executives polled in a new survey believe telecommuters are less likely to advance in their careers than employees working in traditional office settings. Interestingly, however, the vast majority of respondents stated that . . . more
Access to Personnel Files and Recordkeeping
Access to Personnel Files and Recordkeeping Use this form to explain your records policies to employees; customize as necessary. . . . more
Acknowledgment of Receipt of Company Handbook
Having employees sign a form like the one provided below may be helpful in protecting an employer against potential claims for implied contracts. . . . more
At-Will Employment Language
It is important to make an at-will employment arrangement clear to employees. The following policy language can help you reduce your risks of creating the appearance of an employment contract . . . more
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