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Attention on Deck: Register Now for HR Boot Camp

HRWatchdog

In the Golden State, keeping track of and administering California’s onerous employment laws can be a full-time job in itself. CalChamber’s HR Boot Camp is a comprehensive, two half-day training event that will cover many important aspects of the employment life cycle. Discrimination and harassment.

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EEOC Busy: Focus on Sexual Harassment

HRWatchdog

The EEOC continues to collect money from employers in lawsuits and settlements for sexual harassment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has been busy! The case alleged that the employer conducted employment testing, including strength testing, for certain positions that unfairly discriminated against female workers.

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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

If you’re looking to hire an HR Manager or hoping to become one, take a look at this sample HR Manager job description to learn about the key job duties and required qualifications. This role acts as an important liaison between your employees and leadership to build a positive work environment and promptly address any employment issues.

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HR Risk Management: A Practitioner’s Guide

Analytics in HR

Matters such as turnover, employee burnout, employee relations, workplace conflict and harassment, and lack of employee engagement all have the potential to negatively impact the company and prevent it from thriving. Let’s dive into all you need to know about HR risk management. Contents What is HR risk management?

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Governor Signs New Employment Laws for 2019

HRWatchdog

Governor Jerry Brown signed several key employment law bills that businesses need to be aware of for the coming year. With a few strokes of his pen on September 30th, 2018, the last day to sign or veto bills, Governor Jerry Brown altered the landscape for California employers in a number of significant ways. Senate Bills.

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Holiday Parties and Harassment

HR Counselor's Corner

It’s that time of the year again when companies are throwing holiday parties to thank their employees and celebrate the season! But with holiday parties come the potential for a few legal pitfalls for employers. Encourage spouses to attend. Doing so can decrease the risk of a sexual harassment claim. Ditch the open bar!

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Estimated Time on HR: Employee Relations & Compliance Tasks

Stratus

Improving employee morale and managing employee disputes are some of the most time-consuming and emotional roles for Human Resource (HR) professionals. And, oftentimes, employment laws and compliance requirements dictate how you should handle those disputes. .