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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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Sexual Harassment: Do You Have a Solid Complaint System? Federal Court Admonishes Burger King Franchisee for Inadequate Procedures
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Have you reviewed your antiharassment policy recently to make sure it contains not only the provisions required by law but is also tailored to the needs of your organization and your workforce? . . . more
Makeup Time: Sample Policy and Request Form
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California wage and hour law allows an employee who takes time off for a personal obligation to make up that work time in the same workweek, at straight-time pay—even if the employee works more than eight hours on a makeup day. The makeup time is not counted in the total number of hours worked when . . . more
Military Spouse Request for Leave
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Here is request form you can give to eligible employees who wish to take time off . . . more
Wage and Hour: Do You Have to Pay Employees When the Office Must Close in a Disaster?
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The October wildfires that flared up across California are a stark reminder that disaster can strike at any time and could result in workplace closures. Do you know how to handle employee pay in this situation, particularly when . . . more
10 Tips to Avoid Retaliation Lawsuits
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In a story in this month's issue of California Employer Advisor, we highlight the need for employers to be keenly aware of the situations that can lead to retaliation claims. Here are 10 practical tips you can use to help your company steer clear of retaliation problems . . . more
Sample Computer and Electronic Policy
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Sample Computer and Electronic Policy Having a comprehensive electronic policy in place is critical in today's workplace to protect your computer and electronic resources and limit confidentiality breaches and legal risks stemming from misuse. Here's a sample policy employers can tailor to their organization's needs . . . more
Checklist for Internal Investigations
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An employer must be careful when conducting an investigation following an employee complaint or allegations of misconduct. In this issue, we highlight a California appeals court decision that emphasizes the importance of thorough internal investigations and how they can help you avoid liability. This month we're providing a detailed checklist for you to use as a guide to determine whether an investigation is needed and how to complete it. Online subscribers can access this checklist now . . . more
Administrative exemption checklist
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The administrative exemption from overtime can be one of the most difficult of the various exemptions to apply, and it causes employers the most headaches. In this issue, we discuss a new California appeals court decision that provides guidance on who qualifies as an exempt administrator. Our Online Exclusive this month is a detailed administrative exemption checklist that helps you determine whether or not an employee qualifies for the exemption under California law. Online subscribers can access the checklist now . . . more
Independent Contractor Agreement
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A written independent contractor agreement is essential to document the mutual understanding between you and your contractor that the person is not an employee. This month, we're providing a sample general agreement that can be customized as needed. Online subscribers can access this sample form now. . . . more
Holiday Pay Policy
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While neither California nor federal law require employers to observe legal holidays, giving employees paid time off on some of the most widely recognized holidays is common practice and good for workplace morale. If you'd like to put a holiday pay policy in place—or retool an existing one—we've put together this sample holiday pay policy that you can tailor to your organization's needs. Keep in mind that it's up to you to choose which holidays to offer, and you don't have to provide paid time off for them . . . more
Exit Interviews: A Sample Interview Questionnaire
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By conducting a comprehensive interview with the individual, you can get valuable information that may help you reduce turnover, boost retention, and otherwise give you some insight into what your organization is doing right in employees' eyes and what could be better. Here's an exit interview questionnaire you can ask departing employees to fill out, or you can ask these questions and record the employee's responses. . . . more
Health Benefits: Checklist for Determining Gross Misconduct under COBRA
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Under COBRA—the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act—employers with 20 or more employees must offer employees and their dependents the right to continue their group health coverage if they lose group health insurance coverage because of a "qualifying event." Cal-COBRA, which is the California law providing health benefits continuation coverage if an employer has 2 to 19 employees, has similar requirements. One type of "qualifying event" that will entitle an eligible employee to elect COBRA continuation coverage is termination of employment. However, there is an important exception: If an employee is terminated for "gross misconduct," COBRA rights don't kick in. This month's Online Exclusive is a checklist you can use to help determine whether the cause of an employee's discharge qualifies as "gross misconduct" for COBRA purposes . . . more
Hiring: Will Your Advertised Job Requirements Attract Qualified Candidates? A Checklist for Employers
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A key way to boost your chances of pulling in the right candidates is to properly translate the job into clear requirements—and then include these specifics in the job advertisement or posting. Here's a checklist you can use to help draft a winning job notice. . . . more
Cell Phone Policy
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Cell Phone Policy Governor Schwarzenegger has signed S.B. 1613 into law, prohibiting the use of handheld cell phones while driving. The new law takes effect on July 1, 2008. Here's a sample cell phone policy you can use to encourage employees' safe use of cell phones while driving. You can tailor the policy to meet your organization's needs. . . . more
Dress and Grooming Policy
Dress and Grooming Policy CEA Online Exclusive
Having a clear dress and grooming policy can help prevent inappropriate attire in the workplace—as well as claims that different employees are treated differently with regard to appearance expectations. You can use this sample policy as a guideline when crafting a policy for your organization. . . .
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