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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
EEOC: Near-Record Number of Bias Complaints in 2009
January 15, 2010
If you think that employees are more hesitant to file formal complaints against their employers or former employers in bad economic times — for fear of retaliat . . . more
Can Holding a Grudge Hurt Your Bottom Line?
January 13, 2010
Two years ago, your company offered Bob a job, and he turned you down in favor of a newer, flashier start-up. Now that new, flashy start-up is out of business, and Bob is back and askin . . . more
How Feedback Is Worded Can Make a Big Difference
January 08, 2010
Your managers are busy. They have a ton of duties to juggle, only one of which is instructing and giving feedback to employees. And often, it's the same feedback over and over again. So why is . . . more
Workplace Violence: Why Action Now Can Save Lives Later
January 06, 2010
Donnell Roberts had recently been terminated from his job at the Barona Resort and Casino in San Diego County. Last week, he walked into the casino and killed his former manager with a shotgun before . . . more
U.S. Supreme Court To Decide Key Text Message Case
December 18, 2009
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to decide an important employee privacy case—City of Ontario v. Quon—that is likely to have far-reaching implications for public and pri . . . more
A Mark of Distinction You Don't Want: "Worst Boss of the Year"
December 16, 2009
Online watchdog group eBoss Watch recently announced its "Worst Bosses of 2009" list, which ranked this year's 25 worst bosses in the country by selecting "winne . . . more
Three New Federal Leave Laws on the Horizon
12/09/2009
There are currently three new federal laws that are poised for approval in 2010. While it is uncertain whether or not each of these laws will ultimately be enacted, C . . . more
Court Bars Retaliation Against Employee with Mistaken Overtime Claim
12/04/2009
You know you can't retaliate against an employee who has a valid wage claim. But what about an employee who mistakenly thinks he has a wage claim? . . . more
California Supreme Court OK's $3.8 Million Award to Employee with Panic Attacks
12/02/2009
After many years working for San Francisco-based McKesson Corporation, Charlene Roby began suffering from sudden panic attacks. Sh . . . more
Even Rulebreakers Must Be Reimbursed, Court Rules
11/20/2009
You know that employees are entitled to reimbursement for work-related expenses. You've set up policies and procedures for employees to report expenses and request reimbursement. But wh . . . more
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