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Supreme Court To Review Privacy, Background Checks
March 12, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a case regarding whether a federal contractor’s employees in "low risk" positions can be required to undergo extensiv . . . more
New Supervisors = Ticking Time Bombs?
March 10, 2010
Your supervisors are your first line of defense in preventing lawsuits, but don’t forget that they’re your first line of offense as well — the peopl . . . more
COBRA Subsidies Extended
March 05, 2010
President Obama has signed legislation extending the deadline for COBRA continuation coverage subsidies, allowing workers who are involuntarily terminated in March to . . . more
Top 5 Job Description Mistakes
March 03, 2010
Spending time on job descriptions probably isn't your favorite thing, but accurate, current job descriptions are central to hiring, compensation, and appraisal (not to mention avoiding lawsuits). Here . . . more
Payroll Tax Exemption for New Hires?
February 26, 2010
The U.S. Senate recently voted 62-30 vote to end debate on legislation that would give employers a payroll tax exemption for hiring new employees in 2010. The vote to end debate clears the way for a f . . . more
California Supreme Court Resolves KinCare Issue
February 24, 2010
As every California employer knows, our state's employment laws are unique. One unique feature is the KinCare law — which permits employees to use some of their accrued paid sick leave to care f . . . more
Are You Paying the Right Overtime Rate?
February 19, 2010
Under both California and federal law, nonexempt employees must be paid daily and weekly overtime at the rate of 1.5 times the employee’s "regular rate" of pay. Daily double-time must be paid at . . . more
New CHIPRA Notice You Must Provide Employees--Soon!
February 17, 2010
Under the federal Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA), any employer who offers group health coverage to employees must provide notice to those employees of s . . . more
EEOC: You Can't Just Terminate When Leave Expires
February 12, 2010
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sent a strong warning to employers: You cannot just terminate employees who run out of leave without . . . more
Court Clarifies Standards for Mixed-Motive Claims
February 10, 2010
"Mixed-motive" discrimination claims are among the most confusing kinds of employment cases. A mixed-motive bias claim occurs when an employee alleges that bias was . . . more
From the CEA Mailbag: Pay Cuts OK?
February 05, 2010
Q: I was recently hired as the director of our organization. This organization has never set pay ranges or pay scales for our employees, and we are currently paying some employees wel . . . more
Invalid Contract Can't Prevent $615,000 Judgment
February 03, 2010
In recent years, employers' attorneys have been recommending "limitations on claims" provisions in employment contracts and employee handbooks. These provisions usual . . . more
Employer's Free Speech Rights Upheld
January 29, 2010
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion this week denying the application of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to have eight employees of the Santa Barbara News-Press, wh . . . more
PIPs + Progressive Discipline = Caution Required
January 27, 2010
Performance Improvement Plans — or PIPs — have become a common part of progressive discipline programs. After an initial verbal counseling, many employers use formal PIPs to set specific g . . . more
New COBRA Notices You Must Use by 2/17
January 22, 2010
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was enacted in February 2009. Among other things, the ARRA provides a COBRA premium subsidy for employees who are laid off or terminated. The . . . more
Do You Have a Workplace Injury Cost-Containment Plan?
January 20, 2010
As a California employer, you're already well-acquainted with the high costs associated with workplace injuries. But while all employers are required to . . . more
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