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Recordkeeping: Does Communicating with Employees via Text Messages Undermine Your Recordkeeping?
March 2010
In the age of iPhones, BlackBerries, and similar devices, text messaging is becoming as ubiquitous in the workplace as it is everywhere else. More and more, as employees work from home, the road, and coffee shops as well as on location with customers, text messaging is now part of the way we work. As an employer, though, are you at risk of dropping the ball on essential recordkeeping because vital communications are transmitted on phones--often personal phones that don't belong to the company? . . . more
News Note: Staffing Firm to Pay $20 Million for Workers' Comp Fraud
March 2010
A California judge has ordered Bellflower-based Staffing Services, Inc., to pay $20 million in restitution to the state of California as part of a . . . more
Bulletin: U.S. Supreme Court to decide text message case
February 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments this spring in City of Ontario v. Quon to determine whether the California city violated an officer's privacy rights by reading . . . more
Noncompetes: Court Strikes Down Another Noncompete/Nonsolicitation Agreement; Unique Rules for California Employers
February 2010
For many companies--especially those headquartered outside of California--asking employees to sign noncompete and nonsolicitation contracts is a common practice. A noncompete contract is an agreement made by an employee, usually at the time of hire, not to go to work for a competitor of the employer for a specified period of time after the employment relationship ends. A nonsolicitation agreement prohibits an employee, once he or she leaves the company, from soliciting the employer's customers, business associates, and current employees on behalf of a competitor. . . . more
Bulletin: Most workers report "stagnant" jobs
January 2010
More than half of workers say their jobs are stagnant, and nearly two-thirds of workers say they have no desire to . . . more
Bulletin: Special Report enclosed with this issue: What's New for 2010.
January 2010
While the legislative and executive branches of the state government continued to lock horns, the judicial branch busily ruled on important issues such as . . . more
Human Resources: Planning for the Year Ahead; 10 Things You Can Do to Get Things Rolling Right
January 2010
Once all of the holiday confetti has settled, January is a great time to get organized for the year ahead. By setting aside a little time for the following "action items," you can help ensure that 2010 starts off on the right foot. . . . more
Workers' Compensation: Court Says Injured Employee Failed to Prove Discrimination; Consistency Is Key
January 2010
When an employee who was injured on the job wants to return to work, do you risk getting in legal hot water for workers' comp bias if you question the doctor's release authorization? A recent court decision says . . . more
Bulletin: Temporary total disability rate for 2010 will increase to $986.69 per week
December 2009
The maximum temporary total disability (TTD) rate will increase to $986.69 on Jan. 1, 2010. This increase to the maximum TTD rate marks . . . more
Negligence: Employer Liable for Accident Caused by Commuting Employee; Your Responsibility May Extend Further Than You Thought
December 2009
If an employee injures third parties while working, his or her employer can be held liable for those injuries. Normally, an employee's regular commute to and from work is not considered to be "working time," so employers aren't responsible for accidents that happen then. . . . more
Trade Secrets: Court Says Resigning Employee May Copy Sensitive Company Files; Sample Policy To Help Protect You
December 2009
Chances are, unless you have a dedicated IT department that monitors employee file access, you have no idea whether employees are copying or transferring company files. While some employees have access to only limited information, others, such as IT personnel, have access to everything on your company's servers. Although you may not be able to entirely prevent your employees from copying company files, as one employer recently learned, it's critical to have a policy in place that prohibits them from doing so. . . . more
Workers' Compensation: Getting Injured Employees Back on the Job Faster; Why a "Return to Work" Policy Is Essential
December 2009
An employee out on extended leave because of a workplace injury can create big headaches for you. You're left hanging as to when the person will return to work—or, if the person is not returning, . . . more
Privacy: Court OKs Employer's Reasonable Use of Hidden Cameras; The Surveillance Rules You Need to Know
October 2009
Nobody likes Big Brother, and employees are generally not big fans of video surveillance in the workplace. Employee objections aside, however, the law has recognized that employers can have good reasons to monitor the workplace--such as to prevent harassment or bullying, to ensure the security of both employees and company property, and to generally discourage bad behaviorbusiness-related video monitoring of employees in public areas is lawful. . . . more
News Note: California Employer-Backed Medical Billing Fraud Measure Defeated
October 2009
A provision of state Senate Bill 156, currently being considered by the Legislature, that would have required insurers to contact injured workers to verify that the services billed were actually performed was stripped from the legislation in August . . . more
News Note: Hike in Workers' Comp Premiums Recommended
October 2009
The Workers' Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB), a nonprofit California actuarial organization of insurance company representatives, has recommended to state Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner a 23 percent increase in workers' comp premium rates . . . more
Social Media Code of Conduct for Employees and Companies That Twitter, Blog, and Use Social Networks
CEA Online Exclusive September 2009
Maintaining business ethics and policing company codes of conduct are getting harder as electronic communication becomes more varied and more widely accessible. This customizable sample policy is intended to supplement your company's existing computer use and antidiscrimination policies, addressing the unique issues that . . . more
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