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Featured Resource: Tips for Effective Performance Improvement Plans
December 2011
More and more employers are adopting performance improvement plans (PIPs) as part of their progressive discipline programs. If used properly and consistently, PIPs can be a valuable tool for documenting discipline and corrective action efforts as well as managing performance. . . .
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WARN Act:
Workers Must Receive 60 Days' Notice--Even If They Quit Before the Impending Shutdown
April 2011
Employers undergoing dramatic changes like plant closings, major layoffs, or relocations have a lot to deal with--including the requirement that they provide 60 days' notice to affected employees. The notice laws provide some exceptions, but a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which covers California, suggests that when in doubt, it's best to err on the side of giving notice. . . .
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Featured Resource: Checklist for WARN Act Notices
April 2011
If you're closing or relocating a plant, or doing a group layoff, you must provide written notice to employees that complies with both the state and federal WARN Act requirements. You can use the checklist below to make sure you give the right information to the right parties. . . .
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New email option available for WARN notices
January 2011
Employers now have the option of submitting Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notices to the Employment Development Department (EDD) via email. You can send your WARN notices to . . .
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Bonus article on how to host a safe company party
December 2010
With the holidays upon us, employers across the state will be throwing parties for their workers. But a fun celebration might take a sour turn if alcohol is involved—serving employees alcohol at . . .
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Checklist for Sexual Harassment Investigations
CEA Online Exclusive September 2010
California law makes an employer liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor regardless of whether the employer authorized, prohibited, or even knew of the harassment. You might be able to reduce or eliminate the damages owed to an employee by taking reasonable steps to prevent and correct sexual harassment, including conducting a prompt investigation. . . .
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'Love Contract' for Dating Co-Workers
September 2010
Dating among co-workers is almost inevitable, but it can cause employers headaches. An employer could face claims of sexual harassment and retaliation from an involved employee after a relationship ends. Other workers who perceive favoritism at play might bring hostile work environment claims. . . .
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ERISA:
Transfer to Lesser Job Entitles Employee to Severance
Benefits; How to Avoid the Employer's Missteps
August 2010
When you hear a reference to "ERISA" (the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act), it typically brings to mind employee retirement and insurance plans. But, as one employer was reminded by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes California, it also applies to severance plans. This means you need to be careful when denying benefits under severance plans or risk costly federal litigation and reversal by a court. . . .
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Featured Resource: Sample Lactation Accommodation Policy
August 2010
In 2002, California became one of the first states to mandate lactation breaks for breastfeeding employees. Under Section 1030 of the state Labor Code, all employers must provide a reasonable amount of time to employees who wish to express breast milk for their infant children. . . .
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