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Yesterday’s Advisor introduced the first 5 of our “9 Essential Skills of HR Managers”; today, the rest of the skills, plus an introduction to the all-things-HR-in-one-place website, HR.BLR.com. [Go here for skills 1 to 5] HR Manager’s Key Skill #6—Discrete and Ethical HR professionals are the conscience of the company, as well as the keepers […]
In the case of Machinchick v. PB Power, the employer’s own documentation was used to prove that discrimination played a role in the employee’s termination. How can you avoid a similar fate? Here are the pertinent details for the Machinchick v. PB Power case. Machinchick was terminated from PB Power, and he sued, claiming that […]
Employers in California – and employers doing business in California – need to be aware of a new law that took effect January 1, 2012, that changed the way employers conduct employment credit checks in California: Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22). AB22 regulates the use of credit report checks of job applicants and current employees by employers for employment purposes and requires certain written notice to the consumer of the specific reason for obtaining the report.
California has some specific regulations that relate to the employment relationship—and these should be clarified in employee handbooks or in written notices. There are also some laws that affect the employment relationship, and employers need to keep them in mind, even if they’re not required in employee handbooks. Here are some examples, which will each be explored in further detail below
As the HR manager, you’re on top of things, but that’s only a small part of the battle. The rest of it is fought mostly by your supervisors, and they are not HR experts … yet. Supervisors play a particularly critical role in compliance. They must be familiar and comfortable with organizational policies and with […]
By Archana Mehta In this guest post reprinted with permission of the HR Certification Institute, we take a look at the high-performing culture at The LEGO Group, which engenders creativity and imagination, and plays well with its success in the global marketplace.
Still have exit interviews, probationary periods, and sick leave? asks popular speaker Hunter “Please Sue Me” Lott. If you have those, get rid of them, he says. The exit interview was invented by HR, Lott says, and it suggests that our philosophy is, “Let’s spend our time with the crummy employees.” Stop that, says Lott. […]
How should a small employer in California get started in creating an employee handbook? Are floating holidays subject to use-it-or-lose it policies in California like sick days? Or must they be treated like vacation days and paid upon termination?
The contingent workforce is the fastest growing segment of the national workforce, with nearly three-quarters of employers using “temps,” according to a survey by CyberShift. Unfortunately, many managers think employment laws don’t apply to contingent workers. That’s dangerous. Defining ‘Contingent Workers’ “Contingent workers” are generally those who are hired through staffing firms or leasing companies […]