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Bulletin: 2008 Advanced California Employer Seminar Coming in September
July 2008
Employers handle wage and hour issues and internal investigations regularly, but even the most seasoned professionals make mistakes that can lead to expensive litigation. Be proactive by attending the Employer Resource Institute's 2008 Advanced California Employer Seminar in Irvine from September 17-19 for targeted, comprehensive training from top California experts on these troublesome topics. This isn't HR 101—you'll receive advanced, real-world information that's critical to employers in California. Visit www.employeradvice.com/aces for more details, including information on the optional pre-conference workshops covering intermittent leaves and recordkeeping. Save $100 on your registration if you sign up by August 20. . . . more
Bulletin: CEA Online Exclusive: Updated EEO Policy
July 2008
In this month's issue, we provide comprehensive coverage of GINA, the new federal Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act that prohibits employers from refusing to hire an applicant and from discharging or . . . more
Sexual Orientation Bias: California Supreme Court Backs Same-Sex Marriage; How This Affects Your Workplace
July 2008
In a landmark opinion, the California Supreme Court has ruled that state laws limiting marriage to opposite-sex couples are unconstitutional. Here's a summary of the high court's decision and how it will affect . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: Ruling Spotlights Liability Issues for Staffing Firms and the Employers That Use Them
July 2008
Many employers that hire workers through staffing agencies may believe the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) does not apply to them when it comes to these employees. However, in a new case that is . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: Landmark CFRA Ruling from State's High Court; Ability to Continue Working for a Second Employer Not Automatic Grounds for Leave Denial
June 2008
Imagine you approved a family and medical leave for an employee only to discover that during the time off she is still working part-time for another employer--even performing a similar job. You figure that if she can work for another employer, she obviously doesn't have a serious . . . more
Legislation Update: Bills on the Table in Sacramento Could Impact Family Leave, Wage and Hour, Background Checks, and More
June 2008
Entering the last few months of its 2007-2008 session, the California Legislature is considering a wide range of employment-related bills. The last day for legislation to be passed is August 31, and the last day for the governor to sign bills into law or veto them is September 30. Here's . . . more
Family and Medical Leave Sample Policy
CEA Online Exclusive
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 an updated, comprehensive FMLA/CFRA policy, which includes provisions addressing the new active duty and service member leaves available to employees. . . . more
Bulletin: California Supreme Court issues important CFRA ruling
May 2008
The high court recently decided that an employer cannot automatically deny medical leave for a serious health condition even though an employee works another job with similar duties. Antonina Lonicki was a technician at Sutter Health Central, . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: DOL Proposes Changes to FMLA Regulations; A Look at the Highlights
April 2008
In February, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a long waited proposal to update and retool Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations. The lengthy proposal covers notice requirements, medical certifications, eligibility, the definition of "continuing treatment" for a serious health . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: New FMLA Leave Rights for Military Families; Poster Required
April 2008
The new National Defense Authorization Act expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit two new types of workplace leave for family members of injured military personnel and military reservists called to active duty. Here's an overview of the requirements. . . . more
Bulletin: FMLA leave for military families granted; DOL to update FMLA regs
March 2008
President Bush recently signed the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4986), which, among other things, expands the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to permit leave for family members of injured military personnel and military reservists called to active duty. . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: Bizarre Behavior May Give Employer Notice of Need for Leave; Overview of Notice Requirements
January 2008
One compliance gray area for employers under the family and medical leave laws concerns the notice employees must provide when they need to take leave. Of course, the easiest situation is when an empl . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: How to Count Paid Holidays During Intermittent Leave Against FMLA Time Off
January 2008
Suppose an employee is taking intermittent family and medical leave, and a paid holiday falls on a leave day. Does that holiday count against the employee's annual 12-week family and medical leave ban . . . more
California Legislative Roundup: A Lean Year for Employment-Related Measures; A Look at New Laws—and Key Vetoes
December 2007
Although there were many bills on the table this year that could have made a big impact on the workplace, 2007 has turned out to be another slow year for new employment-related laws in California. Although . . . more
Family and Medical Leave Act: FMLA Waiver Requires Court Approval; Guidelines to Follow
October 2007
A new federal appeals court ruling calls into question the common practice of including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims among the types of claims waived by a departing employee who signs a general release . . . more
Family and Medical Leave: Can You Require an Employee to Use Paid Time Off While Receiving Other Salary Replacement Benefits?
May 2007
Leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is generally unpaid, but employers have the right to require employees, or employees can elect, to use their accrued paid leave during the time off. . . . more
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