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Updated 2015 DLSE form for hourly hires

On 8 February 2015

All “hourly” new hires must be provided with a signed copy of their DLSE form upon hire. This form is required by the state of California as of January 2012 and is an essential part of the hiring process....

Updating your sexual harassment policy to include “abusive conduct”

On 1 February 2015

What is Abusive Conduct? Assembly Bill 2053 and the legislation defines “abusive conduct” as “conduct of an employer or employee in the workplace, with malice, that a reasonable person would find hostile,...

Employee relations – Valentine’s candy grams

On 25 January 2015

Have your HR department sell candy grams this Valentine’s Day! Employees can buy candy grams for co-workers, and HR will deliver them on February 13th. This is an excellent way to let employees share their...

Expense reports and cell phone charges

On 18 January 2015

The law now requires that employers reimburse their employees who use their cell phones for work. Employers have a few options in order to remain in compliance with the law. Employers may: Provide cell phones to those...

Employee-sponsored Super Bowl pools are illegal

On 11 January 2015

Many companies allow their employees to participate in Super Bowl pools. Whether amongst a few workers or with the entire company, many employees get involved with Super Bowl pools in the workplace. These pools, after...

Employee recognition & motivation

On 5 January 2015

Happy employees make for happy clients and/or guests. The happier your employees are, the better they are going to interact with all of the clients that they encounter. Because of this, maintaining a roster of happy...

What are your HR New Year’s resolutions?

On 27 December 2014

Prepare your 2015 goals. Do you have any new goals that you would like to accomplish next year? New systems you want to put into effect? With this year coming to an end, it’s important to reflect back on all your past...

Return to work: Doctor’s release

On 21 December 2014

Sick Time. The number of employees who take sick leaves steadily increases during this time of year. While missing employees can affect your business operations, it’s important to ensure your employees are staying...

Choices for paid holidays

On 14 December 2014

If you offer paid holidays, consider eliminating “Christmas Day” specifically, and allow your employees to “choose their designated winter holiday,” such as Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa instead. Offer your employees...

Terminations and separation & release document

On 7 December 2014

A termination should never be a surprise. Although your employees are your most valuable assets, at times you may need to sever the employment relationship. By coaching and counseling your employees through progressive...