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San José’s New Scheduling Ordinance Effective March 13, 2017

HRWatchdog

Under the ordinance, employers with 36 or more employees are required to offer additional work hours to existing, qualified part-time employees before hiring new employees, including subcontractors or the use of temporary staffing services. It is effective on March 13, 2017.

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How to Become a Human Resources (HR) Manager: The Definitive Guide

Analytics in HR

Policy development and compliance: They develop HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and industry standards. They also communicate and enforce these policies within the organization.

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New California Employment Laws Effective Now, Coming January 1

HRWatchdog

It’s the first day of October, which means the leaves are starting to turn red and orange, pumpkin spice is everywhere, everyone is looking longingly at their sweaters — and new employment laws are here! Ward, Employment Law Subject Matter Expert/Legal Writer and Editor. Not a member? See how CalChamber can help you.

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2019 Wacky Employment Law Situations

HRWatchdog

We may be overwhelmed with all the new employment-related laws coming January 1, but here are a few light-hearted (and downright wacky) employment law stories and cases that caught our attention this year. Let’s take a moment to remember the oftentimes hilarious human element of employment law is still very much alive.

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Understanding the importance of keeping a cool head in employment decisions

HR Management

This was demonstrated in the case of Maxutova v Nunn Media Pty Ltd [2017] FCCA 2336. Maxutova v Nunn Media Pty Limited [2017] FCCA 2336. Ms Maxutova brought an adverse action claim to the Fair Work Commission, arguing that: her employer had in fact dismissed her for taking five consecutive days of personal leave due to illness; and.

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Avoiding Employment Law Problems in China

Global People Strategist

Utilizing an employee handbook in the workplace is the easiest way to ensure policies and procedures are clearly understood, while also giving employees a resource for reference. Employee handbooks should be crafted with the best interest of the employee, as well as the company, in mind.

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Latest NLRB Decision Spotlights Employer Handbook Rules

HRWatchdog

Employer handbook rules and policies, if too restrictive and/or broad, can be interpreted to infringe on employees’ rights to engage in protected activity in violation of the NLRA. As such, employers will likely see more challenges to workplace rules and policies as well as any disciplinary actions based on those rules.