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Bulletin: Next month! An ERI Intensive Class on terminations
May 2008
Even experienced HR professionals encounter difficulty when dealing with termination issues. And small mistakes can lead to expensive litigation. How can you protect yourself and your company? Have a . . . more
Retaliation: California's High Court Says Supervisors Can't Be Held Personally Liable for Retaliation; How the Ruling Affects Employers
May 2008
The California Supreme Court has decided that supervisors can't be held personally liable for retaliation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the state's antibias law. We'll explain the new case and its impact for employers. . . . more
Workplace Bias: U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Admissibility of 'Me,Too' Evidence; Employers May Not Be Off the Hook
May 2008
An employee sues your organization, claiming you laid her off because of her age. To help prove her case at trial, the employee is planning to have a few former co-workers testify that they, too, were subjected to age bias. As it turns out, however, the managers involved in the co-workers' allegations played . . . more
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
Bulletin: Troubled by terminations? Get your questions answered at the ERI Intensive Class on terminations in June
April 2008
Firing an employee is never a pleasant experience, yet it's an unavoidable aspect of your job. But make the wrong move when terminating a worker and your company could be facing a costly lawsuit. Don't take chances . . . more
Bulletin: State high court says individuals not liable for workplace retaliation
April 2008
The California Supreme Court has ruled, in a 4-3 decision, that individuals cannot be held personally liable for retaliation under . . . more
Wrongful Termination: Labor Relations Law Preempted Employee's Wrongful Discharge Lawsuit—But Caution Still Required
April 2008
Richard Luke was a maintenance engineer for Collotype Labels USA, Inc., a Napa manufacturer of wine and liquor labels. Luke was suspended for three days for allegedly violating . . . more
News Notes: Massive Award Not a Slam Dunk for Female Basketball Coach
April 2008
In late 2007, a Fresno jury handed down a massive $19.1 million verdict for former Fresno State women's basketball coach Stacy Johnson-Klein, who charged that her firing was motivated by . . . more
News Notes: Wage Rulings Don't Preclude Fraud Lawsuit
April 2008
Joaquin Noble and several other former employees of Cha-Cha's Cocina Mexicana in Sacramento County filed successful labor commissioner wage claims against the restaurant and its owner, . . . more
Terminating Employees: New Ruling Underscores Employer Advantages of Using At-Will Language in Employment Agreements
March 2008
William Bernard was a long-time State Farm insurance agent in Sacramento County, operating under a State Farm agency agreement. After a serious car accident left Bernard with recurring pain in his back and legs, it was difficult for him to stand, walk, or sit at the computer for lengthy periods . . . 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
Discrimination: Why Bank 'Officer' Wasn't Precluded from Suing for Bias and Retaliation
February 2008
The National Bank Act (NBA) grants banks the power to dismiss their officers "at pleasure." Courts have interpreted this to mean that the NBA protects banks from wrongful termination claims by officers, including employment discrimination suits. . . . more
Releases: Military Leave Claims Not Released by Severance Agreement Provision
February 2008
Brian Perez, a captain in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, was terminated the day he returned to work at Uline, Inc., in Orange County, following a one-week military leave. Uline presented Perez with a severance agreement, which stated that Perez would receive six weeks' salary in exchange for . . . more
News Note: Verdict Upheld For Employee Fired After Complaining About Fraudulent Sales Practices
February 2008
A California appeals court has upheld a $480,000 verdict for Zachary Casella, a former sales manager for SouthWest Dealer Services, Inc., in Orange County, who was fired after he complained about the company's alleged participation in a fraudulent business practice—"payment packing"—that some of its car dealership clients engaged in. . . . more
News Note: Big Retaliation Verdicts Rock West Coast Employers
January 2008
Two new multimillion dollar verdicts are a harsh reminder of the need for solid antiharassment and retaliation policies and complaint procedures in the workplace. A Seattle jury awarded $4.4 million t . . . more
Bulletin: Holiday bonus story
December 2007
Hosting a party the smart way. Like many other employers, you're probably planning an office holiday party. But don't get carried away with the excitement of the festivities and forget about keeping your employees safe and . . . more
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