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Legislation: The Potential New Laws That California Employers Need to Know About
August 2010
When it comes to new employment legislation, it's best to take the Boy Scouts' advice and be prepared. Here are some summaries of significant legislation pending in Sacramento that could affect you, your employees, and your bottom line. . . . more
Hiring: How to Keep It Legal During Interviews; What You Can and Can't Ask
November 2009
Protecting your business from unnecessary litigation begins well before an employee works a single day. Asking the wrong application or interview questions--or asking the right questions in the wrong way--can land you in court and come with a hefty price tag. But if you have a plan and take the time to learn which questions are legal and which are not, avoiding litigation is easy. . . . more
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CEA Online Exclusive January 2009
Family and Medical Leave Sample Policy Properly administrating leave taken under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) is often a challenging task. This month's Online Exclusive is a fully updated, comprehensive FMLA/CFRA policy. This sample policy has been updated to reflect the changes to FMLA in effect as of Jan. 16, 2009.
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Family and Medical Leave: New FMLA Regs Explain Military Family Leave Rights and Obligations
January 2009
In 2008, the new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) expanded the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit two new types of workplace leave for family members of military personnel and military reservists called to active duty. (See CEA April 2008 for full details.) Now, new FMLA regulations, which take effect on Jan. 16, 2009, flesh out the rights and obligations for the new "qualifying exigency leave" and "military caregiver leave." . . . more
Legal vs. Illegal Hiring Questions
7/24/2009
Protecting your business from unnecessary litigation begins well before an employee works a single day. Asking the wrong application or interview questions . . . more
Kids Back to School--Parents Too?
9/21/2008
Summer is over, and the kids are back at school--and so are their parents. As you well know, some of your employees will undoubtedly be traveling to their children's schools at various times throughout the school year for meetings and activities. Do you know the rules regarding when parents can take work leave to participate in their kids' school activities? . . . more
Lactation Accommodation: Do You Know the State Rules?
September 2008
The California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) has slapped Santa Clara-based Inter-national Security Services, Inc., with a $4,000 fine for not providing a reasonable amount of break time and a private room for a nursing mother who needed to express breast milk for her child during the workday. . . . more
Childcare/Dependent Care Policy
Childcare/Dependent Care Policy This form outlines what your company wishes to accomplish to help reduce the distraction and stress of childcare and dependant care. . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: A Spotlight on Time Off for Adoption or Foster Care December 2005
A new department of Labor opinion letter sheds light on when an employee does--and doesn't--have the right to FMLA leave when adopting a child or receiving a child for foster care. We'll explain the rules and point out some key differences in this area between the FMLA and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA). . . . more
Absenteeism: Unscheduled Absences on the Rise; Practical Strategies for Boosting Attendance
December 2004
In 2004, according to the new study, unscheduled absences rose to 2.4 percent of total paid productive hours, up 1.9 percent from last year, at a cost to employers of $610 per employee annually. An employee's own illness accounted for 38 percent of unscheduled . . . more
Legislative Notebook: New Employment Laws On The Horizon
November 2001
Gov. Davis has acted on a number of employment-related bills passed by state lawmakers. Roundup Of New Laws These new measures will take effect Jan. 1, 2002, unless otherwise specified: . . . more
Parental Rights In The Workplace: You Now Must Provide Accommodations For Nursing Mothers
November 2001
All employers, including state and local government agencies, will have to accommodate nursing mothers' needs at work under a new law Gov. Davis has signed. A.B. 1025 takes effect Jan. 1, 2002. . . . more
Employee Benefits: Child Care Assistance Programs Can Benefit Employers And Employees
October 2001
Employers are required by the Family and Medical Leave Act to provide up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave to employees to care for a newly born or adopted child. Once the employee has returned t . . . more
Employee Benefits: New IRS Rules Allow Employees Greater Flexibility In Changing Cafeteria Plan Elections
May 2000
Under flexible benefit or cafeteria plans, once the plan year starts, employees are locked into their benefit elections and can't make changes except in a few limited situations. But in a move . . . more
Sick Leave Benefits: New Law Requires You To Allow Time Off For Sick Family Members; An Analysis Of The New Rules
September 1999
Governor Gray Davis has just signed new legislation that requires employers to allow workers to use sick leave not only when they are ill, but also to care for a sick child or other family member. The . . . more
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