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In the December 2006 issue of the California Employer Advisor, we reported on a new ruling in which a California appeals court ruled that placing a video surveillance camera in an employees’ office, without notice, could amount to an invasion of privacy. This was true even though no actual viewing or recording of the employees […]
In an ironic twist, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has announced that Philadelphia-based Mothers Work, Inc., which does business as Motherhood Maternity, will pay $375,000 to settle a lawsuit charging that the maternity clothes retailer refused to hire pregnant applicants. In addition, the EEOC charged that the company retaliated against a former assistant manager, LaShonda […]
The DOL wants your suggestions to improve FLMA by Feb. 2, but you can curb intermittent leave abuse now. Here are 7 ways to do it. What are you doing between now and Feb 2? How about using some of that time to suggest changes to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). FMLA […]
A study shows that the 401(K) automatic sign-up brings in more participants, but of lower quality. Here also is a tool to track developments as the law goes into effect. A recent Advisor article summarized key changes to company retirement plans brought on by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA). One is that now […]
The nation’s new retirement plan law puts additional compliance burdens on employers, and especially on HR. Here are some of the key changes. The 1990s were boom time in America. The stock market surged and billions were made in the blink of an eye. “Greed is good” was the mantra of the day. But, as […]
By Cynthia Thomas Calvert Just My E-Pinion Today, E-pinions features a guest columnist. Cynthia Thomas Calvert is an employer-side attorney and Deputy Director of the Center for Worklife Law, a non-profit organization specializing in the emerging issue of family responsibilities discrimination …and the rising number of lawsuits it’s engendered. Here’s what she has to say: […]
LITIGATION VALUE: $300,000+ Thank god for damage caps. No matter how well intentioned, throwing a “welcome back” party for your Mexican-American employee by decorating the break room with piñatas, paper sombreros and streamers in the colors of the Mexican flag is not a good idea. Ever. Under no set of circumstances. Sure, Michael (and the […]
The performance appraisal process offers great benefits to both employees and the organization. These concepts may help your supervisors do the best job of it. Yesterday’s Daily Advisor article listed a number of mistakes supervisors often make during performance appraisal meetings … things like discussing activities instead of results, getting emotionally involved, or simply talking […]
The beginning of a new year is an excellent time to whip your safety and health program into shape. Here are three high-value initiatives to help you protect workers and avoid health and safety citations while cutting the expense and effort associated with illness and injury:
By a vote of 315 to 116, the U.S. House of Representatives voted last week to approve legislation that would boost the federal minimum wage from $5.15 per hour to $7.25 per hour in three steps over a period of 26 months. The measure now moves to the Senate for consideration.