HRWatchdog

MAY 22, 2023

We are a smaller employer with only 16 employees, and we have an employee who has been on workers’ compensation for more than eight months. This code section goes on to set forth penalties and increased compensation if an employer is found in violation of this policy. Can we terminate his employment?

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 12, 2022

We have an employee who has been on workers’ compensation leave for a few months. Workers’ Comp Ruling. In 2002, however, the entire panel of workers’ compensation judges decided in the case of Navarro v. This means that workers’ compensation does not protect an employee’s health benefit plan.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

While the issue of the right to control is often a key test in determining joint-employer liability, California businesses that use staffing agencies or other labor contractors may also be held strictly liable for wage-and-hour violations regardless of who exercises control over the workers. California Labor Code section 2810.3 Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Federal and California law requires new employees to receive several pamphlets and notices about laws and programs like workers’ compensation, workplace sexual harassment, state disability insurance and paid family leave. One required employee notice — the Notice to Employee pursuant to Labor Code section 2810.5 Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 21, 2022

The employee filed for workers’ compensation benefits, so I know his job is protected by the workers’ comp laws, but I want to know if his leave is also covered by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or California Family Rights Act (CFRA)? See what CalChamber can do for you. Continuation of Benefits.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In an effort to keep our workers’ compensation costs lower, can we ask if applicants for employment have an active workers’ compensation claim or if they have ever filed for workers’ compensation benefits? We work in an industry that is at a higher risk for workplace injury. Questions for Applicants.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Do you need to worry about workers’ compensation for remote employees? When your organization adopts or expands a work-from-home policy, it’s a good idea to take a fresh look at your workers’ compensation coverage and processes. What counts as a work-related injury at home? In short, yes.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

On September 17, 2020, Governor Newsom signed SB 1159 , which goes into effect immediately, expanding workers’ compensation coverage for employees who contract COVID-19 through the year 2022. Usually, employees need to present evidence to establish their illness or injury is work-related to qualify for benefits. Presumptions.

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HRWatchdog

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

million workers in the U.S. Workers’ compensation and workplace safety rules also apply to remote employees, which means a remote worker can make a claim for workers’ compensation benefits if they’re injured in the course and scope of their remote work. See what CalChamber can do for you.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

What are our options? This is true even where the employee is receiving benefits through either state disability insurance or workers’ compensation coverage. This is true even where the employee is receiving benefits through either state disability insurance or workers’ compensation coverage. Seeking Legal Counsel.

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HRWatchdog

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Not properly maintaining workers’ compensation insurance coverage is costly for employers. The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers that they must maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part-time employees. Other penalties. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 6, 2020

Here’s what you need to know. SDI provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury or pregnancy. See what CalChamber can do for you. See what CalChamber can do for you. Work Sharing Program Helps Employers, Employees. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 8, 2022

It’s important to understand that SDI benefits are not based on what your employee is earning at the time she files her claim, but rather on wages earned in a one-year base period that is 5 to 18 months before the claim start date. Ellen Savage, HR Adviser, CalChamber. Why is that? Calculating Base Period.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 19, 2021

An Institute of Labor Economics study gathered 18 years of California’s workers’ compensation system claims and compared it to the daily temperature data, and found that hotter temperatures cause approximately 20,000 injuries each year. Younger workers and men were more substantially at risk for injury. Not a member?

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What is being presented for discussion and comment on September 15 is a massive rewrite of sections 3205 through 3205.3. What is being presented for discussion and comment on September 15 is a massive rewrite of sections 3205 through 3205.3. The regulation must be formally adopted into Title 8. Section 3205.4 Brief Summary.

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HR Morning

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

From flexibility and competitive compensation to professional development opportunities and a focus on wellness, workers are seeking out desirable benefits when deciding where they want to work. It’s increasingly important to balance what employees want today with what they will want tomorrow. Customized career paths.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

workers seek new employment, according to the latest PwC US Pulse Survey , employers should be mindful of resumes coming in. CalChamber members can find more information about applications, including sample job applications , in Application for Employment in the HR Library. See what CalChamber can do for you.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 1, 2022

On May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court handed down another employee-friendly opinion, ruling that premium pay for missed meal and rest periods are wages under California law, subject to the same timing and reporting rules as other forms of compensation. Superior Court creating the ABC standard for worker classifications; Donohue v.

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Analytics in HR

JUNE 30, 2023

What is talent acquisition? The talent acquisition strategy should align with the people strategy (or HR strategy). In most organizations, it is now a separate team or a part of the HR department and has become an essential part of people strategies. In turn, this strategy aligns with the broader organizational strategy.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 12, 2020

On July 28, 2020, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) issued guidance, “ Safe Reopening FAQs for Workers and Employers ,” addressing a number of workplace-related issues as employers and employees continue to navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic. Employer Obligations to Keep the Workplace and Employees Safe.

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HRWatchdog

JULY 6, 2023

After working there for a couple of months, and without taking precautions required by the county’s health order, a group of workers was transferred to Mr. Kuciemba’s site from another location where they may have been exposed to COVID-19. Mr. Kuciemba was required to work in close contact with those workers and became infected.

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HRWatchdog

MAY 6, 2019

The obligation to investigate the validity of a workers’ compensation claim rests with your insurance carrier. Knowing what the second employee told me, do I still have to process the employee’s workers’ compensation claim? See what CalChamber can do for you. The short answer is “yes.” Employer Obligation.

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Extensis

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog, learn what ExtensisHR does to help government contractors keep their sensitive business and client information secure. However, contractors should also verify that their HR strategies keep their employees secure, too. Quick look: Government contractors can’t afford to take regulatory compliance for granted.

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Extensis

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this blog, learn what ExtensisHR does to help government contractors keep their sensitive business and client information secure. However, contractors should also verify that their HR strategies keep their employees secure, too. Quick look: Government contractors can’t afford to take regulatory compliance for granted.

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Compensation Cafe

MARCH 29, 2021

What gets in the way of performance." Jim Brennan brings us his own Classic version of Why Employees Don't Do What They're Supposed To Do And What You Can Do About It. Since compensation deals with rewards for proper work results, how people accomplish their responsibilities and tasks is worthy of discussion.

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HRWatchdog

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What Stays the Same for Workplaces? As part of the transition from an emergency COVID-19 regulation into a nonemergency one, Cal/OSHA has made some changes that will improve feasibility for California’s workplaces. Or must the doors be open constantly? When Do the Changes Go Into Effect?

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Hppy

MAY 13, 2022

All HR managers need to be making the most of software so that they can achieve higher levels of efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, as well as assessing data and spotting trends so that they can drive their business forward. Photo by KOBU Agency on Unsplash. Photo by KOBU Agency on Unsplash. Travel management software.

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HRWatchdog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

The DOL also raised the annual compensation threshold for employees who are exempt as a “highly compensated employee” from $100,000 to $107,432. million more American workers will become eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) because of the final rule. See what CalChamber can do for you.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 1, 2021

What COVID-19 safety measures do employers need to have in place before employees return to the workplace from remote work? Additionally, employers have obligations to report all positive cases to their workers’ compensation carrier under SB 1159. Written Prevention Program. Sick Leave. Industry-Specific Standards. Not a member?

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Homebase

MAY 19, 2023

When you hear the phrase, “HR for small business” do you suddenly break out in hives, a cold sweat, or maybe just… leave the room entirely? As a small business owner, the thought of dealing with anything HR-related can feel overwhelming. What is HR? HR makes managing your employees easier and more efficient.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Often, internal mobility is what employees seek in order to stay at a company instead of turning to opportunities outside. Image Credit – Freepik What Is Internal Mobility in HRM? 66 percent of HR leaders responding to the survey report that career paths within their organization are not compelling for their employees.

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HRWatchdog

MARCH 14, 2019

According to the DOL, this increase could result in more than a million additional American workers eligible for overtime compensation. Therefore, employees who do not earn the minimum salary threshold will no longer qualify for these exemptions and must be paid overtime compensation. See what CalChamber can do for you.

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Homebase

MAY 8, 2023

We’ll likely need to make deeper changes to societal norms before we close the gap for good, but HR departments and companies can play a huge part in making progress. Table of Contents What is the gender pay gap? The gender pay gap is a measure of what women are paid relative to men for the same work. of what men are paid.

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HRWatchdog

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Upcoming changes to workers’ compensation insurance policies. This week, Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones notified workers’ compensation insurers of up-coming changes to the definition of “employee” and to who is an excluded employee. The changes are a result of recently signed legislation, Assembly Bill 2883.

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ATD Human Capital

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

HR needs to be a major force in reshaping the workplace of the future, one that can place it at the decision-making and change-management table with CEOs. A concomitant trend will be the rise in the number of contingent workers, which is becoming part of what is known as the gig, piecework, or contract work economy.

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HRWatchdog

JUNE 28, 2016

Over the past several years, California courts have been addressing the issue of compensating piece-rate workers for non-piece-rate time, such as rest breaks or other non-productive time that is not being spent producing a product or completing a task. This compensation must be separate from the piece-rate compensation.

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HRWatchdog

APRIL 10, 2019

Regular rate requirements define what forms of payment employers include and exclude in the “time and one-half” calculation when determining workers’ overtime rates. The DOL’s proposal seeks to clarify what employers can properly exclude from the regular rate of pay. All submissions must include the agency name and RIN.

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