Tag: california hr

Social Media: It’s Here To Stay

If your employees aren’t plugged in to social media sites on a regular basis at work, it’s likely because you have (a) a draconian firewall or (b) a workplace entirely free of computers. It’s also possible that (c) you’re in deep denial. Like it or not, social media is here to stay.

Top 10 Employee Handbook Pitfalls

You’ve just been put in charge of writing your company’s employee handbook — lucky you! Fortunately, CED is here to help. Here are 10 common employee handbook drafting pitfalls to avoid, courtesy of the law firm of Lehr Middlebrooks & Vreeland, PC.

Effective Today: New IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The IRS, taking pity on drivers fueling up at increasingly costly pumps, has upped the mileage reimbursement rate to 55.5 cents per mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011. This is an increase of 4.5 cents from the 51 cent rate in effect for the first six months […]

Cal/OSHA Enforcing Heat Rules as Temps Rise Across the State

As temperatures rise across California, Cal/OSHA is stepping up enforcement of heat illness prevention requirements at outdoor worksites across the state. The agency targets employers who evade the law, which protects employees from heat-related illness. Enforcement efforts include statewide traveling “heat sweeps.” These are local district actions launched when temperatures soar and workers are at […]

We don’t mean to toot our own horn, but…

…aw, heck, yes we do! California Employer Daily has just been recognized by APEX, receiving the Award for Publication Excellence in the category “New Web & Intranet Sites.” We’re very excited and want to thank you, our readers, for giving us such a great start.

Handling Weather-Related Work and Pay Issues

Yesterday, we got some valuable workplace emergency preparedness tips courtesy of Randy DeVaul, safety expert and BLR webinar moderator. Today, a few more suggestions on inspections and training, as well as an introduction to a webinar that no well-prepared employer will want to miss.

Emergencies: Preparing for the Unpredictable

Recent weather disasters have made it abundantly clear that no company, no matter how large or small and no matter the location, is safe from unexpected crises. Tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods…the list is lengthy, and no one is invulnerable.

An End To ‘Blaming, Denying, Ignoring’ at Work

Yesterday’s guest columnist was Hank Triplett, General Affairs & Human Resources Manager at Idemitsu Lubricants America Corp. in Indiana. Today, Triplett’s thoughts on the “Oz Principle” — plus an introduction to a can’t-miss webinar on leadership.