Bulletin Item: Sample Whistleblower Poster
Notice Of Employee Rights And Responsibilities Under California’s Whistleblower Protection Laws
Category: HR Management & Compliance
There are dozens of details to take care of in the day-to-day operation of your department and your company. We give you case studies, news updates, best practices and training tips that keep your organization fully in compliance with ever-changing employment law, and you fully aware of emerging HR trends.
Employee Dating: Court Upholds Employer’s Nonfraternization Policy After Supervisor Terminated For Dating Subordinate
Given how much time employees spend at work, it’s no surprise that romantic liaisons often develop. Many turn into happy relationships, but some end in disaster—for both the participants and their employer. This is particularly true when one person has direct or indirect control over the other at work, which can lead to allegations of […]
Sexual Harassment: Employer Dodges Liability For Co-Worker’s Harassment Of Employee During Business Trip; Prompt Action Is Critical
A new California appeal court ruling underscores how critical it is to take prompt remedial action when you receive a sexual harassment complaint. The case also addresses co-worker liability for harassment under California law.
Health Insurance: New Health Savings Accounts–What They Are And How They May Impact Benefits Plan Choices
When the sweeping new Medicare law was recently signed into law, bundled within it was an unrelated but key provision for employers—the creation of tax-free Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). We’ll explain what HSAs are, who’s eligible, and what they could mean for you and your employees. We’ll also highlight a few potential downsides you should […]
Defamation: Court Examines Scope Of Employer Privilege When Providing Job References; 4 Strategies For Avoiding A Lawsuit
A new California appeal court decision serves as an important reminder about the risks of providing job references for former employees. We’ll explain what happened.
Unions: NLRB Nabs Employer For Not Providing Requested Information; When You Have To Comply
Fulfilling union information requests can sometimes be tedious. But as a new National LaborRelations Board (NLRB) decision shows, before you simply flat-out refuse to turn over the requested data, it’s important to make a good faith assessment of the relevance of the request.
News Notes: Court Says Employer Can’t Charge Independent Contractors For Workers’ Comp Coverag
Although the workers’ compensation system is designed to provide protection for injured employees, employers can obtain workers’ comp coverage for independent contractors under certain circumstances. Now a California appeal court has ruled that providing them with coverage will subject both the employer and the contractor to other workers’ comp law provisions—including the prohibition on […]
News Notes: Free Pension Plan Guide Available
The Small Business Administration has partnered with insurer Nationwide to publish a guide to inform business owners about their pension plan options and compliance responsibilities. The guide includes information on: how to determine whether to offer a plan and what type of plan to offer; fiduciary responsibilities; and how to find a qualified pension plan […]
News Notes: Federal Contractor Enters Half-Million-Dollar Settlement Of Gender Bias Claims
Monrovia Nursery in Visalia, which sells plants and plant materials to federal agencies, has agreed to pay out more than $511,000 to 240 women who alleged that the company’s hiring practices discriminated against qualified female applicants. The settlement grew out of a compliance review by the Labor Department’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
News Notes: Extension Of Probation Period May Violate FMLA, USERRA
Under Honda of America Manufacturing Inc.’s attendance probation program, a worker who had too many unexcused absences could be terminated. Also, absences for military, family and medical, and other types of leave could prolong an employee’s probationary period by the number of days spent on the leave. Now a federal district court has ruled Honda’s […]