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More technology professionals in the U.S. enjoyed merit raises over the last year, driving average salaries up in 2013. Average U.S. tech salaries increased nearly three percent to $87,811 in 2013, up from $85,619 the previous year.
As you're probably well aware, California has very specific meal and rest period regulations. Here's a quick summary of the meal period requirements.
With penalties accruing and the potential for lawsuits, most California employers try to be extra careful to stay in compliance with the meal and rest period requirements under California law. But missteps can add up quickly, and lawsuits often mean high settlements. What can be done to try to avoid accidentally not providing employees with the meal and rest breaks they're entitled to?
It’s one of HR’s most difficult dilemmas—how to balance your compassion for a chronically ill employee with your legitimate business concerns.
Transformational leadership is the process of gaining performance above expectations by inspiring staff to reach beyond their potential. But what do you use to make that happen in your organization? Do you have a coaching and mentoring program? A coaching and mentoring program can help your employees reach their full potential
Today, compensation consultant Carla McCormick offers a case study that shows the value of Value-Based Benefits Design (VBBD).
An incentive program can be a great way to motivate employees and help the organization achieve its goals. But it doesn’t come without potential pitfalls.
“The number one violation that I’m seeing right now amongst employers is confusion over the concept of hours worked and regular rate.” attorney Mark Jacobs noted the audience in a recent CER webinar.
“What do you think of when someone refers to sexual harassment? In California, and under federal law, sexual harassment covers a wide variety of behavior–from unwanted sexual attention, to offering favorable treatment in exchange for sex, to sex-related teasing that fundamentally changes the workplace environment, to general hostility directed towards someone because of that person’s sex—even if the hostility itself is not of sex-based origin or [sex-]based terms.” Nicole Legrottaglie explained in a recent CER webinar.
If sexual harassment occurs in your workplace, you’ll also face more disciplinary issues and the chance of lawsuits . Even if the employer isn’t found liable, it can still be extremely expensive and distracting.