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From the Experts: California Supreme Court Endorses ‘Lump Sum,’ Increased Compensation Method of Reimbursement; Compliance Suggestions
Exempt Employees: How Employee Handbook, Plus Repeated Incidents of Salary Docking, Undermined Exempt Status
Alternative Workweeks, Part 1: How to Adopt a Program and Avoid Daily Overtime; 8 Steps to Follow
Executive Exemption: New FedEx Kinko’s Case Highlights the California Requirements
Short Takes: SUTA Dumping
We’re transferring a number of employees between entities, and someone warned me about “SUTA dumping.” What is that?
You’re the Expert: FMLA Abuse
We have some people who may be abusing our Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policies. We approved their going out on leave, but now we suspect they don’t qualify. What do you do to identify and stop FMLA abuse?
Military Leave: Will You Please Help Me Fill In the Blanks on the New Military Spouse Rule?
Our firm has many employees whose spouses are in the military, so we’re gearing up to deal with the new law. While trying to set up our policies, we’ve come across some questions that don’t seem to be answered in the materials we have received. Do we have to let the employees take leave on […]
Bulletin: San Francisco minimum wage goes up
As of Jan. 1, 2008, employees who work in San Francisco (including temporary and part-time workers) must be paid at least $9.36 per hour (up from $9.14). Visit the SFGov.org website to access the required minimum wage poster. Remember that the state’s minimum wage jumps to $8.00 per hour on the first of the year. […]
EEOC releases fact sheet on selection and testing procedures
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a new fact sheet explaining how federal nondiscrimination laws apply to employer tests and other selection procedures—such as personality tests, medical exams, and credit checks—used to screen applicants for hire and employees for promotion. The fact sheet also spotlights “best practices” employers can follow to avoid […]