Short Takes: FEHA Exemption
I work at a church and have been told that we’re exempt from the California Fair Employment and Housing Act’s (FEHA) requirements. Is this true?
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Short Takes: Cell Phones
We have a lot of teenagers working here this summer. Does California’s new cell phone law have more stringent restrictions for them than for adults?
Short Takes: Disaster Preparedness
Are there any organizations (private or public) that can help us with our emergency preparedness other than FEMA?
Short Takes: SUTA Dumping
We’re transferring a number of employees between entities, and someone warned me about “SUTA dumping.” What is that?
Terminations: What Should We Cover When We Conduct a Termination Meeting to Fire a Poor Performer?
One of our employees isn’t working out. His sales have been consistently low, he has trouble meeting deadlines, and he doesn’t interact well with clients. We’ve decided to let him go. What should we cover when we meet with him? Thank you. — Maryanne P., Santa Monica Mishandling a termination meeting could lead to […]
Seniority: Do We Have to Bend Our Strict Seniority System to Offer a Reasonable Accommodation?
We have a strict seniority system. Do we have to bump one of our workers to give another employee a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act? — Anonymous How To Survive an Employee Lawsuit: 10 Tips for Success With lawsuits against employers becoming ever more common—and jury verdicts skyrocketing—your risk of getting […]
Short Takes: Social Security Numbers
Short Takes: Religious Exemptions
Short Takes: Sick Time Overtime
If a nonexempt employee is sick one day of the week but works some extra hours and is paid for more than 45 hours that week, does the employee get overtime?
Health and Safety: I’ve Just Been Handed Safety; What Do I Do?
We’ve just had a reshuffling of responsibilities, and I ended up with safety. We’re a mid-sized manufacturer. Can you give me some guidelines to help me out as I take over this important new role? — Bill C., HR (and Safety) Manager in Palo Alto