Two New U.S. Supreme Court Rulings May Mean More Retaliation Suits
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down two new rulings that give employees more leeway when suing employers for retaliation based on race and age.
Tag: White Paper
Sexual Harassment: Can Third Parties Sue for Harassment?
Recordkeeping: Can We Use Paperless I-9s?
Teens in the Workplace: What Employers Should Know, Part 1
It’s hard to believe, but summer is almost here. And if you’re planning on hiring young workers to add to your ranks during the summer months, now’s the time to read up on the special safety rules that apply to teens in the workplace. In fact, May is Safe Jobs for Youth Month in California. […]
Hiring: Can We Refuse to Hire Smokers?
Employee Wellness
Hiring: Do We Really Need an At-Will Statement in All Employee Documents?
We are in the process of reworking all of our selection and hiring paperwork. I’m trying to insist on strong at-will language throughout, from application to offer letter to handbook. But our management is trying to improve retention and wants to brand the company as “a great place to work.” They think the at-will language […]
You’re the Expert: How Can I Avoid Family Responsibility Discrimination Claims?
In every issue, we take one reader’s question and ask our other readers to weigh in. Here’s what you had to say about a recent question:
Meal Breaks
Exempt Employees: How California Employer Won Overtime Exemption for High-Level IT Employee
Skyriver Communications, Inc., a San Diego wireless broadband Internet service provider, employed Mark Combs as director of network operations and classified him as an exempt administrator. Combs spent about 60 to 70 percent of his workday ensuring that the company’s network was operating properly at all times. Combs eventually resigned, and he slapped Skyriver with […]