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The changes promised by the Obama administration are beginning to take hold at the federal agencies regulating the workplace. Typically, the change in leadership can be a strong predictor of the changes in policies and directions that will be pursued by a new administration. Not surprisingly, the changes that already have occurred suggest that we […]
Recognizing that a tough economy requires greater flexibility, California recently amended Labor Code Section 511, the law that governs how employers may implement alternative work week (AWW) schedules. In addition to weekly overtime, California employers are required to pay nonexempt employees daily overtime if an employee works more than eight hours in a day. An […]
You’re probably among the millions of California employers eagerly awaiting a definitive ruling from the state Supreme Court about meal and rest breaks.
Headlines heralding ever-increasing job loss numbers may motivate workers already out with legitimate work-related injuries to try to extend their workers’ compensation benefits, especially if their positions have been, or will be, eliminated.
Litigation value: $ 100,000 On the Blood Drive episode of The Office, Michael took things to the next level, or at least got creative in finding new ways to do something actionable, by stopping work and throwing a Valentine’s Day mixer. Sure, in the past Michael has said crude things, turned a blind eye to […]
By BLR Founder and CEO Bob Brady Can an employee do his or her job too well? It shouldn’t be so, if our story by Andy Andrews “Goodbye, Mr. Foster” is any indicator. When we reran the story on a supposedly “slow news day” (January 2), it still garnered a number of passionate responses. Who […]
Yesterday’s Advisor revealed the dangers of self-incrimination during self-audits; today, we discuss what to do about it, and we introduce you to a unique self-audit system. There are steps you can take to protect the self-critical analysis and attorney-client privileges discussed in yesterday’s Advisor. Here’s what we recommend: Use outside counsel, if at all possible, […]
Regular examination of HR practices is critical to ensure compliance and to minimize exposure to very expensive lawsuits. But it’s risky business. Collecting data about your workplace is an important part of HR management. For example, employers may want to scrutinize whom they classify as exempt, or may simply want to know how the organization […]
On March 2, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) officially released the proposed regulations under the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA). GINA is intended to protect employees from discrimination by employers, employment agencies, labor unions, and insurers based on genetic information. The proposed regulations are designed to implement and provide further guidance […]
by Lisa Chamandy Employers in Canada are beginning to use biometric scans to replace traditional lock-and-key or card-swipe systems. Sensors record fingerprint-like information, and computers transform the data into a mathematical formula, usually comprised of 0s and 1s. The system then deletes the image, keeping only a template corresponding to 2 percent of the fingertip. […]