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Analytics in HR
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
HR analytics allows HR professionals to make informed decisions and create strategies that will benefit employees and support organizational goals. In this article, we will explain what HR analytics is, its benefits, as well as how to get started and grow in your HR analytics capabilities. Contents What is HR analytics?
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 23, 2023
We have a couple of problem employees, but I heard California employment is “at-will” and we can just terminate their employment. California is indeed at an at-will state, and both employer and employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause. Is that true?
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HRWatchdog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Workers’ compensation claims can create complex employee management issues, but with a complete understanding of what workers’ compensation is and is not, employers can navigate these claims with a clear path. In all cases of leave requests, whether the injury was work related or not, the employer’s approach should be the same.
HRWatchdog
MAY 21, 2021
California’s Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law requires an employer of five or more employees to provide time off work if the pregnancy or related medical condition requires such an accommodation. An employer needs to be very cautious, however, when disciplining or terminating a pregnant employee. Not a member?
HRWatchdog
MARCH 15, 2022
The rules surrounding when an employer can video-record employees — notice, privacy zones — are somewhat clear. Before an employer acts, it must investigate the circumstances surrounding the video recording. Does failure of the employer to discipline/terminate the employee create a risk for the employer?
HRWatchdog
FEBRUARY 4, 2019
We would like to terminate an employee who has a bad attitude that rubs off on other employees. Although California is at “at-will” state, meaning employment may be terminated by either the employer or employee on notice to the other, that doesn’t make an employer bulletproof when relying on its at-will status.
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 3, 2015
Documentation can also protect the company in the event the employee is terminated and later claims the termination was wrongful. Key factors to consider before disciplining employees include: Exceptions to at-will employment. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Not a member?
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