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In late September, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and its Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) posted final, approved regulations that transition the Golden State’s workers’ compensation system from the ICD-9 system of diagnosis to the ICD-10 system of diagnosis (effective October 1, 2015). But don’t worry—if this is the first you’ve heard of […]
By: Beth A. Kahn and Hubert T. Lee Arbitration agreements are popular among California employers, but in many instances the employer has to go to court in order enforce the agreement. Recently, the California Supreme Court upheld an arbitration provision in a sales agreement, even though quite a few of the terms were arguable—but also […]
Several recent cases (including a highly publicized one involving ride-sharing company Uber) have highlighted just how expensive it can be to misclassify employees as independent contractors in California. However, it still happens—and we’ve got another case to share with our readers.
Preliminary workplace fatality statistics for 2014 were recently released by California’s Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)—and they reflect a 16% decrease in workplace fatalities from the previous year. This is encouraging when compared with the preliminary data for the whole United States, which shows an increase of 2%.
By: Chris Kirkham Good news for California businesses—according to the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation’s (LAEDC) annual forecast, there will be continued job growth and economic output in the state through 2020. This is expected to outpace the rest of the nation.
Dear Subscriber: Thank you for reading the California Employer Daily Advisor. We are announcing a change in the newsletter’s delivery frequency. Effective Monday, April 13, 2015, we will no longer be delivering California HR news on a daily basis. Later this month you will receive the first edition of a new monthly newsletter, Spotlight on […]
More aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are being officially implemented, and organizations have many questions as to which rules and regulations apply to them. Wellness programs are on the rise, and some wonder if they are governed by the ACA. Know the facts in order to comply.
Yesterday, Navera president and CEO Steve L. Adams shared tips on taking advantage of voluntary benefits; today, we present more on this compensation trend and how to ask the right questions during implementation.
Offering voluntary benefits can attract new talent—and also take costs off the shoulders of employers. Benefits expert Steve L. Adams suggests that companies reap the rewards by providing these benefits in a way that resonates with the modern employee.
Yesterday, expert consultant John Rubino described total reward statements and what should be included in them to maximize their effectiveness; today, his thoughts on how to communicate these statements to employees.