California Employer Advisor - The Award-Winning Guide to Employment Law and Employee Relations
Home | Topics | HR Policies & Forms | Special Reports | About | Search | Member log-in
 ABOUT US
About This Site
Editorial Review Board
Mission Statement
Site Tour
Subscribe
 NEWS & ADVICE
Most Recent Articles
Topics
Search
Webinars
Online Exclusive
Subscribe To RSS
 RESOURCES
2010 CA Emp Law Update
HR Policies & Forms
Special Reports
Checklists
Required Notices
Ask an Editor
Discussion Forum
Reference Links
Subscription Services
Products
 HELP
Account/Login Help
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
FAQs
Our Guarantee
Text Size
 TESTIMONIALS
Here's what our subscribers are saying ...
"I'm a fan of ERI and the California Employer Advisor. I started subscribing years ago, probably when ERI was initiated. It's my favorite employment publication and have subscribed at each employer and used with HR staff. It's a quick read and gives the core of an issue and is current. I like the lay-out and also subscribe on-line. It's just a quality experience."

J. Logan
Attorney
Director Human Resources
City of Newark, CA

"I appreciate the timely and informative information provided by your excellent newsletter supplemented by your online updates. Keep up the good work."

Steve Ross
Executive VP
The American Consulting Group
Mission Viejo, CA

"I don't want to miss a single issue!"

Marie Walker
CEO
FIBERSET
Mojave, CA

"This is a great thing that you are doing. It helps the layman gain knowledge about California law and current events. Thanks!"

Brett Arenas
Cascade Drilling

"I have recommended California Employer Advisor to my colleagues. It is concise and clear, and the coverage of laws specific to California is easy to read and interpret. This is the only California employment law subscription service I buy."

Barbara J.
Director of Development
History San Jose
San Jose, CA

"I recommend California Employer Advisor. It has a lot of helpful information on ever-changing labor laws. I am just so glad you exist. You make my job alot easier."

Victoria G.
Golden Valley Health Centers
Merced, CA

"The California Employer Advisor is an essential component of up-to-date information that I use in my profession."

Gayle L., HR Manager
Old Fisherman's Grotto
Monterey, CA

"I appreciate the accuracy and timeliness of the information in California Employer Advisor"

Roberta C., CFO
Professional Print & Mail, Inc
Fresno, CA

"Your weekly e-alerts, and additional resources available to subscribers, allow me as an HR Consultant to be at the top of my game. Very informative and timely—making strategic recommendations that much easier!"

Aimee Heller
HR Consultant
North Bay Human Resources Consulting

"I'm writing to say how much I appreciate receiving the weekly e-alert. It goes a long way in keeping me informed about important decisions and HR trends. So thanks!"

Kathy Nesper
a small-business Business Manager
Bellflower, CA

"California Employer Advisor is like an American Express card--you can't do business without it."

Steve Singer
President
OASE Pumps, Inc.


"I have been in HR for 13 years, and California Employer Advisor is the best publication I have ever seen. It's clear, concise, and presents all relevent information on the topic."

Gail Pollard
HR Consultant
Aetna Life & Casualty


"I love your new website! Being able to frame specific questions to someone who could point me in the right direction is worth all the money I pay. I have been a user for at least the last 8 years."

Cynthia Mendez
Director Global Human Resources
BakBone Software, Inc.


"I have recommended California Employer Advisor to several colleagues because the information is timely. It is hard to keep up on everything. It helps me focus on top issues."

Lillian Wekner
HR Specialist
Healthline Systems


"I love the weekly E-Alert! Don't change a thing!"

Kathy Detrick
Human Resource Director
Carroll, Burdick & McDonough LLP


"I like the E-Alert! It's straightforward, succint, a quick yet informative read. Thx."

G. Matthews


"I think the weekly E-Alert is great. It gives short and vital info regarding critical issues. It keeps me updated on the recent changes."

Hermie Montani
Southwire Company


"I like your newsletters. Often I know something is changing before management does. Thank you for keeping me up-to-date. I like being the first to know."

Karen Nelson
Countrywide Home Loans


"I would not miss your weekly E-Alerts. They are very helpful."

Nancy Blair
Administrative Manager
Stinson Stationers, Inc.

"California Employer Advisor helped us prevent a lawsuit by an employee who claimed he should be paid overtime. The newsletter provided very specific information that helped us show the person was actually exempt."

Monique Klarich
Director of Human Resources
DuPuis Design

"I have been in HR for 13 years and this is the best publication I have ever seen. It's clear, concise, and presents all relevant information on the topic."

Gail Pollard
HR Consultant
Aetna Life & Casualty

"...the investment is so small compared to the value of the information provided."

Nancy A. Tillie
Business and Personnel Manager
Clean Seas

"...a quick and informative read...deals directly with reality as opposed to academic theories...focuses on relevant, day-to-day operational concerns."

Lynn Warren
Director of Human Resources
Sherman Oaks Hospital and Health Center

"I turn to California Employer Advisor weekly for answers—it saves me a call to our lawyer. It's my bible"

Melissa Hotell
HR Manager
Davis Lumber & Hardware

"Combines the worlds of law and employee relations into an extremly useful and readable format...practical advice on complex issues...written for the nonlawyer."

Edward T. Gardner
Vice President, Human Resources
Spectra-Physics Lasers, Inc

"Although I use many tools to keep current on the ever-changing legal requirements for California employers, California Employer Advisor is the most valuable. Nowhere else can I get such timely and accurate information in a concise, understandable report! I'm always recommending your newsletter."

Janet Caprario
Finance Director
The Planning Center

Employer Resource Institute
Home | Discipline | Discipline Archives

Discipline continued

Displaying Matches 17 thru 31 of 70 Found.  BACK NEXT

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


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


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 th . . . 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


News Notes: Same-Sex Harassment Case Settles for $1.8 Million
December 2007
United Healthcare of Florida, Inc., has agreed to pay $1.8 million in back pay and damages to resolve a same-sex harassment and retaliation lawsuit. The suit, filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), charged that . . . more


10 Tips to Avoid Retaliation Lawsuits
CEA Online Exclusive
In a story in this month's issue of California Employer Advisor, we highlight the need for employers to be keenly aware of the situations that can lead to retaliation claims. Here are 10 practical tips you can use to help your company steer clear of retaliation problems . . . more


Retaliation: Ninth Circuit Rules on 'Cat's Paw' Liability; How to Ensure That One Supervisor's Bias Doesn't Taint Another's Decisions
November 2007
In an old fable, a monkey convinces an unwitting cat to scoop out chestnuts from a burning fire. As the cat gathers the chestnuts one by one--and burns its paws in the process--the monkey, unbeknownst to the cat, eagerly gobbles them down. Borrowing from this story, courts have used the term "cat's paw" to describe . . . more


News Notes: Casino to Pay Big in Harassment Suit
November 2007
Las Vegas resort and casino Caesars Palace has agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on behalf of a group of Latina kitchen workers. The suit charged that . . . more


Lawsuits: Why Court Rejected Retaliation Claims Against Supervisors Who Participated in Defense of Employee's Bias Lawsuit
October 2007
If an employee sues your organization, there's a chance your legal counsel will involve supervisors in compiling information for the litigation. Can the employee then use the supervisors' involvement to claim retaliation? A new case raises this issue and . . . more


Retaliation: Employer That Discharged Employee for Personal Work on Company Time Wins Lawsuit; The Keys to Success
September 2007
During the 24 years she worked for Kaiser Permanente in San Diego, Dianne Loggins made numerous complaints to Kaiser and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) alleging harassment and discrimination . . . more


News Notes: Inability To Work Cuts Off Back Pay
September 2007
Ennis Davis successfully challenged his wrongful demotion from his information systems job with the Los Angeles Unified School District. Just before the demotion, however . . . more


Family and Medical Leave: Ruling Zeroes In on Employers' Notice Obligations Under the California Family Rights Act; What You Must Do
July 2007
California Portland Cement Company, which has a quarry in Mojave, was slapped with a California Family Rights Act (CFRA) lawsuit after firing employee Michael Faust when he took a medical leave . . . more


News Notes: Supreme Court Limits Whistleblower Incentives
May 2007
The U.S. Supreme Court has scaled back whistleblowers' right to recover a piece of the damages paid by government contractors whose violations are exposed . . . more


Pregnancy Bias: Maternity Clothes Retailer Settles Discrimination Suit; Avoiding Claims
April 2007
In an ironic development, Mothers Work, Inc., a major maternity clothes retailer, has agreed to settle a lawsuit accusing it of pregnancy discrimination and retaliation. We'll explore this case and detail what employers should know to avoid pregnancy claims. . . . more


Displaying Matches 17 thru 31 of 70 Found BACK NEXT

Advanced Search


ALERT! New Posting Requirements
Employers have until October 8 to comply.
Learn more »


California Labor Law Posters
2010 Guide to Employment Law for California Employers
2010 California Employment Law Update
 TOPICS
Complete Topic List
Most Popular
Benefits & Leave
Compensation
Discrimination
Harassment
Health & Safety
Hiring
HR Administration
New Legislation
Performance/Termination
Wage & Hour
 DISCUSSION FORUM
Recent Forum Posts
• Verifying an Employee's Physician
• Calculating Employee Compensation With Commissions
• Calculating FMLA for Exempt and Non-Exempt
• Race and Ethnic Identification Process
• Terminate position of employee on medical leave
• protocol-minimize risk when terminating employee
• Terminate employee on Work Comp limited duty
• Concerns about an Employee
• Reducing salaries
• Record Retention-Direct Deposit Authorization Form
• Termination letter
• H1B Visa holders and RIFs
• Minimum number to constitute a RIF?
• Disciplinary action for missing mandatory meeting
• Employee walked out
Search Discussion

ERI has received 12 Editorial Excellence Awards