HRWatchdog

JUNE 18, 2021

Our employee has used up all of her federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave but called today to request an extension of time. If an employee is taking leave for their own serious health condition, and the employer is smaller, an extension of time can be more difficult to accommodate. The answer is — it depends.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 17, 2023

However, there are many exceptions to this law, which CalChamber members can read more about Reporting Time Pay in the HR Library. Leaves of Absence. During emergency conditions, there may be some unique leaves of absence issues as employees may leave work for various reasons.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 7, 2023

We have an employee that is currently on California Family Rights Act (CFRA)/Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave and will be using leave during the week of the Fourth of July holiday. How do we count the holiday for leave tracking purposes? So, how do holidays complicate matters further?

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 17, 2017

Key to the court’s ruling was its analysis that a worker could avoid the security screening by simply leaving the bag or other item subject to the search rule at home; workers were not required to bring these items to work. Pay for time in security checks is an important question.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 3, 2022

In doing so, California joins the World Health Organization , New York , Illinois and other localities in recognizing the seriousness of the outbreak and the need for a coordinated response to the virus, including increased vaccination capacity and resources for outreach and education.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 23, 2023

Many individuals in protected categories (protected from discrimination) will claim their race, religion or other protected class as the basis for a termination. Discipline as Defense For other situations, however, progressive discipline provides a defense against a claim of discrimination or illegal termination. Is that true?

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HRWatchdog

MAY 21, 2021

Do I have to continue to accommodate a pregnant employee who continues to be late or absent from work when she has used up all of her paid sick leave and vacation? Reason for Lateness/Absence. Sunny Lee, HR Adviser, CalChamber. CalChamber members can read more about Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) in the HR Library.

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Ongig

APRIL 17, 2020

There are a ton of great HR/Recruitment blogs. We’ve compiled a list of the top 100 HR blogs by organic traffic they receive via Google and search engines (see Methodology below). Wow, 18 other blogs beat us in traffic! Ok, here we go…these are the top 100 HR/Recruitment blogs we found! Methodology.

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Homebase

JUNE 17, 2023

Not only do they let you know who’s clocked in and out, but depending on the type of time tracking tools you’re using, they can work with other software that you’ve put in place. Read on to learn more about the symptoms of overstaffing, how to solve it, and how to keep your employees happy: and most importantly, working. What is overstaffing?

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

One of our employees did not show up for work yesterday and failed to call or otherwise notify us of his absence. The main reason for caution is that California prohibits termination and other adverse actions based on an employee’s arrest. If the leave is unpaid, and no conviction results from the arrest, backpay may be considered.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 24, 2023

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and Ellen Savage discuss some of the latest labor and employment issues of concern to California employers, including: remote workers moving out of state; termination and layoff best practices; working minors; and school-related leaves of absence.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 29, 2022

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Labor and Employment Vice President Bianca Saad and CalChamber employment law expert Matthew Roberts provide a refresher on school-related leaves of absence and labor laws, including school activities leave, school appearance leave, sick leaves and accommodating flexible schedules.

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Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 5, 2023

A study from the Society for HR Management found that the quality of employee benefits was likely linked to happiness at work. According to Morgan Stanley, financial stress in employees can lead to declines in productivity, weakened company culture and delayed retirement, among other risks. 4 Top 2024 Employee Benefits 1.

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Bayzat

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by HR paperwork and endless emails ? Fortunately, many companies are adopting Employee Self-Service (ESS) portals, empowering employees to take charge of their HR experience. Imagine a secure online hub where you can access a wide range of HR functions directly. If so, you’re not alone.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 30, 2021

My employee used her Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)/California Family Rights Act (CFRA) time last year to care for her mother. Now she wants to take leave to care for her grandchild. If she was not full time and had missed a lot of work during that time, she may not have worked enough hours to qualify for the leave.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 23, 2021

My employee used most of her COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave over the last couple of weeks. Can I deny the vacation request since several other employees in that department, who have been working lots of extra hours to cover her missed shifts, also want to take that same week off? Ellen Savage, HR Adviser, CalChamber.

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Ask a Manager

MAY 16, 2022

I went through the first and second round interviews and felt I did pretty well, but continued to apply to other places. They were very impressed with my skill set and a generic email from HR seemed too impersonal, so they wanted to tell me personally and directly. At my organization, the hiring process is extremely slow.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 10, 2020

You’ll also learn about court decisions on discrimination, background report disclosures and employee compensation during security screenings, to name a few, as well as other bills in the California Legislature that would expand state leaves of absence laws. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 31, 2020

million) will use pre-approved time off, others will use less honest methods – 4.7 Although Monday’s post-Super Bowl absences are predicted to be the largest since 2005 (when this survey started), already nearly a third of workers (29 percent) have admitted to missing work or going into work late the Monday after the Super Bowl.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 2, 2020

Under these circumstances, a medical screening or examination can occur only when the employer, based on objective evidence, observes symptoms which indicate that an employee may suffer from a medical condition that impairs that individual’s ability to perform essential job functions or poses a direct threat to the safety of others.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Raines and Figg joined together in a class-action lawsuit alleging, amongst other claims, that the medical screenings required as a condition of employment violated the FEHA. As previously reported , the U.S. Healthworks Medical Group prior to beginning work for their respective employers.

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cipHR

JUNE 5, 2018

It’s good business sense to use specially designed software to help you manage functions such as marketing and accountancy – so why wouldn’t you want to find a digital solution that’ll help you refine and automate your HR processes? Do you know when your employees are going on leave? And who authorised it?

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 21, 2020

In this episode, Amit Kataria talks about " How can HR build resilience in the workplace? " 0:50) How did you get into HR? (2:09) 2:54) How can HR build resilient teams? (7:25) It is a critical life-skills for human survival to measure our ability to thrive in the face of difficult situations and learn after setbacks.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

For those of you who missed it , an employee sued a former employer for unpaid wages under California’s Labor Code and also sued the third party payroll company that the employer used for timekeeping and other related tasks. CalChamber members can read more about Hours of Work and Recording Time Worked in the HR Library.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 11, 2020

Discussing the ADA, the guidance states that an employer may fire, or take other negative employment actions against, someone based upon their current, illegal opioid use. Other questions focus on how an employer can manage job performance and safety for current or former opioid users. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 4, 2017

The Labor Commissioner addresses three new questions in the updated Paid Sick Leave FAQ. The Labor Commissioner’s Office recently updated its frequently asked questions about California paid sick leave (PSL). The interaction between the use of paid sick leave and employer discipline and attendance policies, including point systems.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Does an employee get two 12-week leaves if they provide foster care for a child before adoption? Is she eligible for the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) only after she gets custody of the child? Does she get 12 weeks FMLA leave for the foster parent and an additional 12 weeks next year for FMLA if she adopts the child?

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2018

To help you make a smooth transition to the new year, HRWatchdog wants you to know that HRCalifornia is fully updated with new content on: California’s New Parent Leave Act. Other 2018 employment laws and their impact on such topics as Personnel Records , Privacy , Leaves of Absence , Discrimination and many more.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Less than two months after California’s New Parent Leave Act (NPLA) and the ban-the-box law went into effect, the state’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) is proposing amendments to the state Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) to address these two new laws. The FEHC is proposing amendments to California’s baby bonding laws.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 31, 2017

You should make sure you are in compliance with new regulations, court rulings, local ordinances and other employment law developments this year. CalChamber members can download the white paper from the HR Library; nonmembers can download it here. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 24, 2018

Comment period open for proposed California parental leave and criminal background regulations. The CFRA also provides for baby-bonding leave, but applies to employers with 50 or more employees. Re-emphasis of the prohibition against retaliation for exercising the right to take a protected leave of absence. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

JANUARY 5, 2016

To help you make a smooth transition to the new year, HR Watchdog wants you to know that HRCalifornia is fully updated with new compliance content on: California’s expanded Fair Pay Act. Other 2015 employment laws and their impact on such topics as Pay & Scheduling , Leaves of Absences , Discrimination and many more.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

Paid sick leave mandate for federal contractors and subcontractors is not effective until 2017. On Labor Day, President Obama signed an executive order mandating up to seven days of paid sick leave a year for the employees of federal contractors and subcontractors. Need paid sick leave resources? Not a CalChamber member?

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 23, 2018

My coffee was too hot and I couldn’t leave until it cooled off. Be aware, however, that some late arrivals may be protected by law under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the California Family Rights Act or other leave laws. Is your dog really to blame? Flexibility Is Prized.

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Ask a Manager

APRIL 12, 2016

I’m a pretty good employee, just got a raise, am asked to assist in other departments, etc. Would it be a good idea to talk to HR to give me some time to take care of myself? Would it be a good idea to talk to HR to give me some time to take care of myself? But I don’t have the PTO to do so.

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Empuls

JUNE 8, 2023

Top 20 employee management software Employee management software is usually adopted as part of HR strategy to leverage its cutting-edge features. These tools handle time-tracking, performance management, leave requests, and work allocation. Check out the top 20 solutions incorporating these and other functions to improve management.

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Avature

OCTOBER 19, 2022

With networking activities, lots of experiences to learn from and a sneak peek into Avature’s latest and future platform enhancements, attendees enjoyed three incredible days filled with HR insights in Madrid. And this year’s Avature Conference in Europe was no exception to the rule as we came back to a long-awaited face-to-face version.

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