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Online Exclusive: Sample Supervisor Evaluation Form
March 2010
Getting honest feedback from employees about their supervisors can be difficult. After all, employees are generally reluctant to criticize their superiors, even if you assure them their comments will be anonymous. Instead of requesting anonymous evaluations, . . . more
Training: Three Key Reasons to Ask Employees to Evaluate Supervisors
March 2010
When was the last time you asked your employees to evaluate their supervisors? Most companies today provide for some form of supervisor evaluation of employees, on at least an annual basis. Far fewer regularly ask employees to evaluate supervisors, and those that do often ask the wrong questions. . . . more
News Note: Congress Moves Back Deadline to File for Extended Unemployment Benefits
February 2010
As part of the national defense appropriations bill, the U.S. Congress has pushed the deadline to file for extended unemployment benefits to . . . more
Whistleblowers: Employee Complaints Didn't Warrant Legal Protection; How to Spot Bona Fide Whistleblowers
January 2010
Is every complaint an employee makes entitled to protection as a whistleblower complaint? According to a recent decision from a federal district court, the answer is no—an employee's complaints must be very specific to qualify as whistleblowing. Read on to find out the key distinctions. . . . more
Retaliation: Employer Pays $390,000 for Not Following Up on Employee Bias Complaint; Key Steps You Must Take Every Time
December 2009
Here's a familiar HR scenario: An employee comes to you and claims discrimination by his or her boss. The employee then references one or more seemingly unrelated incidents, which may have occurred many months past, and which in and of themselves don't appear to demonstrate anything more than simple misunderstandings. . . . more
Holiday: Hosting a Company Party the Smart Way
December 2009
If you're throwing a holiday party for employees this year, read on to learn how to keep your event sane and safe and avoid liability for alcohol-related incidents. . . . more
News Note: DOL Investigates Furloughs of California State Workers
December 2009
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has begun an investigation into whether California's furloughing of state employees is having a negative impact on the amount of total unemployment benefits available to all out-of-work California employees. This issue has arisen because . . . more
Terminations: One Company's Costly Ball Drop; How to Keep Your RIF Decisions from Appearing Biased
November 2009
No employer enjoys having to decide which employees to lay off when a reduction in force (RIF) becomes necessary, especially because employers must be careful to make sure that RIF decisions are unbiased. Although pre-layoff performance evaluation programs can help with the process, these can create the appearance of bias if they're not carefully administered and monitored--as one employer recently learned the hard way. . . . more
Sample Basic California Severance Agreement
CEA Online Exclusive October 2009
Sample Basic California Severance Agreement This is a sample basic severance agreement that is designed to comply with both California and federal law, including the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act (OWBPA)

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Terminations: Special Rules for Older Employees
October 2009
Severance agreements are a great way to protect your company against lawsuits brought by former employees, whether they're leaving because of a layoff, termination, or resignation. However, special rules apply to severance agreements presented to employees age 40 or over . . . more
News Note: Some Severance Payments May Be Exempt from FICA
October 2009
Because of a series of cases in the federal circuit appeals court last year, the rules regarding when both employers and employees owe Federal Insurance Contribution Act (FICA) taxes on severance payments have been clarified . . . more
Wrongful Termination: Firing Law-Abiding Employee Cost Employer $1.1 Million; The Common Mistake You Must Avoid
September 2009
We've all heard the old saying: "The customer is always right." A wise sentiment--in principle. But simply following this rule without examining the full circumstances can have costly consequences . . . more
Train Managers to Avoid Retaliation Claims; Common Errors That Lead to Lawsuits
CEA Online Exclusive July 2009
One of the most vexing types of claims that employers face is retaliation claims. Retaliation claims can be especially frustrating when employers successfully defend against a bias or harassment claim, but get dinged for retaliating against the complaining employee. Because retaliation is generally easier for an employee to prove than harassment or bias, employers should take extra steps to ensure that managers are trained to avoid statements or actions that can be construed as retaliatory . . . more
Sexual Harassment: Jury Awards Male Employee Millions for Harassment and Retaliation; Mistakes That Could Have Been Avoided
July 2009
What does an employer have to do to get hit with an $18.4 million jury award? Not as much as you might think. The amount awarded to James Stevens, a Vons Grocery Stores employee, was later reduced on appeal to $2.4 million. But even the reduced amount constitutes . . . more
Terminations: Why Giving a 'Good Reason' for Firing May Not Be Enough; How to Keep an Eye on the Big Picture
July 2009
An employee takes pregnancy-related medical leave. While she's out, you discover that she falsified certain time sheets and billing records. On the day she's set to return from leave, you tell her she's being terminated . . . more
Employee Retention: Exit Interviews Can Help Reveal Why Employees Leave; Dos and Don'ts for Honest Feedback
June 2009
If you find yourself constantly wondering why employees aren't staying with you longer, you're not alone. Employee retention issues can be hard to pin down after all, employees leave for a variety of reasons, many of which . . . more
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