Sexual Harassment Damages Not Just Individuals, But Teams
A recent study shows the effect that sexual harassment has on workplace teams. In a word — conflict.
A recent study shows the effect that sexual harassment has on workplace teams. In a word — conflict.
Yesterday, we looked at 3 things your managers won’t want to have to ‘fess up to on the witness stand. Today, 3 more — plus, an invaluable resource for the small HR department.
Many times, the easiest way to train managers about HR issues is to ask them to imagine themselves on the witness stand. When they realize what they will have to admit to, they learn fast.
California law makes an employer liable for sexual harassment by a supervisor regardless of whether the employer authorized, prohibited, or even knew of the harassment.
“Flexibility is a business imperative,” says consultant Diane Burrus. It’s not ‘nice-to-have’ — it’s a results-based business strategy.” Her practical tips in today’s CED.
Many topics are no laughing matter at the workplace — including jokes based on gender or racial stereotypes. But corporate humorist David Granirer says there’s still plenty to joke about.
Yesterday, guest columnist Cathleen Yonahara of San Francisco-based Freeland Cooper & Foreman, LLP looked at a recent case involving a split shift. Today, she explains the court’s ruling.
Under California law, employees who work a “split shift” are entitled to one hour’s pay at minimum wage in addition to at least the minimum wage for that workday. But what, exactly, is a split shift? Guest columnist Cathleen Yonahara of San Francisco-based Freeland Cooper & Foreman, LLP explains.
Think it might be time to move to electronic recordkeeping? You already have, says attorney Marc Jacuzzi. Look at what you are already doing electronically:
No HR document is more important than the job description. It’s the architectural blueprint of your company, showing what all parts of the organization do, how they interrelate, and who sees that the work gets done.