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1. Employment Law Tip: 5 Tips for Drafting Bereavement Leave Policies
   4/5/2006
   It's a sad situation that every employer must face at one time or another--the death of someone in an employee's family. While there's no law in California requiring private employers to provide bereavement leave in this situation, most employers do allow employees a few days off when an immediate family member dies, and sometimes the leave is paid. . . . more
   
   
2. Employment Law Tip: Jury Duty Dos and Don'ts
   2/22/2006
   Every day, thousands of employers learn that one or more of their employees has been called up for jury duty. But do you know your rights and responsibilities vis-à-vis an employee's jury duty? Here's a quick primer. . . . more
   
   
3. Taxes: IRS Raises Mileage Reimbursement Rates for 2007
   11/8/2006
   The IRS has increased the standard mileage rate commonly used to reimburse employees for business use of a car to 48.5 cents per mile, up from 44.5 . . . more
   
   
4. Wage and Hour: New FLSA Overtime Calculator
   5/16/07
   The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has unveiled a free, new Web-based tool to help employers and employees calculate overtime pay under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). . . . more
   
   
5. Electronic Monitoring: Employer Had Duty to Investigate Employee's Criminal Online Activities; 3 Protection Steps
   Suppose an employer that monitors its workers' Internet use finds evidence that an employee is using company computers to access child pornography online. Does the employer have to investigate the situation and take action to stop any criminal activity? According to a landmark court decision the answer is . . . more
   
   
6. COBRA and Cal-COBRA: Your Employee Notice Obligations Explained; Do Your Procedures Comply?
   California Employer Advisor Audio Conference
   Originally presented February 7, 2006
   California employers have to worry about more than just the federal rules. This conference is designed exclusively . . . more
   
   
7. Disabled Workers: New Case Shows Importance of Interactive Process in Finding Reasonable Accommodation; Tips You Can Use
   Arnie Armstrong worked as a distribution stock clerk for Burdette-Tomlin Memorial Hospital in New Jersey for about 18 years. During his tenure, he was sometimes plagued by a preexisting neck and back condition. . . . more
   
   
8. Employee Blogging—Part 1: Web Logs Suddenly a Big Employer Headache; Know the Risks
   In this first installment of our two-part series, we'll examine the blog-related problems employers face and explain when you can and can't fire an employee for blogging. Next month, in Part 2, we'll provide you with practical strategies to prevent and manage blogging problems so that you can protect your company's business and reputation and stay out of court. We'll also provide a sample computer use policy that can be customized to the needs of your business. . . . more
   
   
9. California Required Notices Package
   The California Required Notices Package is a complete collection of your required state and federal posters--fully updated for 2012--as well as 20 copies each of five mandatory pamphlets you must distribute at various points in the employment relationship. . . . more
   
   
10. IRS Announces 2006 Standard Mileage Rate 12/14/05
    The Internal Revenue Service has issued the 2006 standard mileage rate commonly used to reimburse employees for the business use of a vehicle. The new rate will be . . . more
    
    
11. Tour: News and Resources
    How do the latest California and federal employment law cases affect you and your business? What employment mistakes are others making--and what steps should you take now to avoid similar problems? AWARD WINNING CONTENT
    Our highly acclaimed editorial team keeps you posted--with weekly electronic updates and monthly newsletters--providing you with the latest news and analysis on case verdicts and decisions, changes to laws and regulations, and other breaking developments. We'll help you find real-life, practical solutions to both everyday and unusual employment issues. . . . more
    
    
12. Wage & Hour Regulations in California: How to Comply with Overtime and New Break Period Rules and Avoid Explosive Lawsuits
    Audio Conference
    Originally presented May 17, 2005
    To help you stay in compliance, California Employer Advisor brought together a distinguished panel of speakers--including a former California Labor Commissioner--to give you the information you need to comply with tricky wage and hour laws in California. . . . more
    
    
13. HR Management & Compliance Report: California Employee Handbook Template
    101 Must-Have Policies -- Fully Editable and Customizable for Your Workplace! Our brand-new HR Management & Compliance Report, the California Employee Handbook Template, includes 101 vital policies -- written specifically for employers in California. . . . more
    
    
14. DOWNLOAD: Employee Complaints: An Investigation and Action Guide
    September 2006
    Suppose an employee tells you she was sexually harassed by a supervisor. Or an employee reports that a co-worker is violating a company policy. Or perhaps a worker informs you that an expensive piece of equipment is dangerous and should be replaced. In this Special Report, we've created a workplace investigation and action guide that all employers - regardless of size - can use as a checklist to help focus on the critical issues. . . . more
    
    
15. HR Management & Compliance Report: How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law
    Just-Updated Comprehensive Guide to California Wage & Hour Law! How To Comply with California Wage & Hour Law, covers everything you need to know to stay in compliance with the state's complex and ever-changing rules, laws, and regulations in this area. Revised and updated for 2011! . . . more
    
    
16. Tour: Resources That Save You Time and Money
    Here are just a few of the valuable resources you can download immediately once you become a member. Choose from a vast and growing list of practical timesavers--checklists, sample forms and policies, special reports, employer guides, and much, much more! . . . more
    
    
17. Employment Law Tip: Exempt Employees and Holiday Shutdowns
    11/28/2007
    During the holiday season, many employers shut down their operations for a few days over Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's. If you're thinking of closing up shop for the remaining holidays this year, first make sure you're up on special pay rules for employees who qualify as exempt from overtime. . . . more
    
    
18. Employee Leave Laws: How to Navigate the Workers' Comp, ADA, and CFRA Maze in California
    California Employer Advisor Audio Conference
    Originally presented January 24, 2006
    Join this expert panel of speakers as they guide you through the maze of family leave, workers' compensation, and disability discrimination laws. One mistake can make you the target of an outrageously expensive employee lawsuit . . . more
    
    
19. Employment Law Tip: What Makes a Good Interviewer?
    8/2/2006
    Hiring the right people is key to a company's success. And the job interview is one of the most important ways you can assess whether someone is a good fit. So how can you get the most out of interviews? A good place to start is to ensure that the interviewer has the right skills to conduct an effective job interview. Here's a list of traits to benchmark against: . . . more
    
    
20. DOWNLOAD: The Step-By-Step Sexual Harassment Prevention Guide for California Employers
    April 2005
    In this Special Report, we pull together the latest rules and advice on what constitutes sexual harassment--and how you can prevent it. We also examine how to investigate harassment complaints, protect yourself from lawsuits by fired harassers, handle harassment charges involving vendors or customers, manage the delicate issue of workplace dating, and comply with recent California rules regarding sexual harassment training for managers. . . . more
    
    

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