Bad Santa

Posted on Fri, Dec 02, 2011

Employers commonly throw holiday office celebrations this time of year to show employees that they’re appreciated. However, a recent case from a California appellate court demonstrates the problems that can also arise when conduct crosses the line. Brennan v. Townsend & O’Leary Enterprises, Inc., 199 Cal.App.4th 1336 (2011).

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Tags: employer, holiday, holiday office, holiday office celebrations, sexual harassment, holiday parties, employees, Employers, harassment, employee

San Francisco Minimum Wage Increases in January

Posted on Fri, Nov 18, 2011

The minimum wage in San Francisco will increase to $10.24 per hour, effective January 1, 2012: 

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Tags: employees, Employers, Minimum Wage, Compensation

Leave Rights in California: Part 2

Posted on Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Getting hurt or sick is no fun, but what’s worse is worrying that you’ll lose your job if you take time off to recover. That’s why employee medical leaves are protected under both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the analogous California Family Rights Act (CFRA).

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Tags: Medical Leave, Tips for Employees, employees, Employers, FMLA, CFRA

Leave Rights in California: Part 1

Posted on Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Getting hurt or sick is no fun, but what’s worse is worrying that you’ll lose your job if you take time off to recover. That’s why employee medical leaves are protected under both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the analogous California Family Rights Act (CFRA).

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Tags: Medical Leave, Tips for Employees, employees, Employers, FMLA, CFRA

New California Employment Laws 2012 pt.1

Posted on Thu, Nov 10, 2011

A new tidal wave of employment laws is about to flood the shores of California. On January 1, 2012, multiple new laws will take effect in California, and they will have a significant impact on the employment practices of companies with California operations. 

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Tags: employees, California, California Labor Code, Employee Benefits, employee bonus, employee gifts, computer professionals, HR Allen Consulting Services, Human Resource, Discrimination in the Workplace, discrimination, Employers, Federal Contractors, Human Resources, California Employment laws 2012, New CA Employment Laws 2012, New California Employment Laws 2012

New California Employment Laws 2012 pt.2

Posted on Thu, Nov 10, 2011

The previous blog covered several of the most important new employment laws for 2012 that could affect your day-to-day operations. Today's blog discusses additional employment related legislation for 2012 that may affect your business, including Workers' Compensation Legislation. Many of the new laws discussed in this edition relate to specific industries.

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Tags: employees, California, California Labor Code, Employee Benefits, employee bonus, employee gifts, computer professionals, HR Allen Consulting Services, Human Resource, Discrimination in the Workplace, discrimination, Employers, Federal Contractors, Human Resources, California Employment laws 2012, New CA Employment Laws 2012, New California Employment Laws 2012