In this episode, Jen reminds employers about the touchstones of an effective team building event, starting with inclusion.
Staying in Your HR Lane
In this episode, Jen provides insights into how HR professionals can provide advice to their internal clients, but still stay in their HR lane.
Drafting Practical, Effective Employee Handbooks
Almost every employer should maintain an employee handbook containing key employment policies. However, employers often misunderstand the role of handbooks. Below we discuss the most common mistakes in preparing employee handbooks, and the best practices in this important area.
There’s No Such Thing as a “Good” Employee with a “Bad” Attitude
In this episode, Jen reminds us what it takes to be a “good” employee, and why employers must effectively address employee behavior issues.
Finally…Some Vaccine Accommodation Guidance!
So, we finally have some guidance from the California Court of Appeal regarding whether an employer lawfully may terminate an employee for refusing to be vaccinated (in this case, against the flu). Here’s the scoop:
Remote Worker Challenges
In this episode, Jen discusses how effectively to manage remote workers and when to pull the plug.
What is a Wage Order?
In this episode, Jen explores the Industrial Welfare Commission’s Wage Orders and explains why employers must know which one(s) applies to their business.
Form I-9s and FMLA Posters
So, it’s been a busy few weeks in the employment law universe. Here are two developments:
Understanding “Workers’ Compensation Leave”
In this episode, Jen explains why “workers’ compensation leave” doesn’t exist, and how to manage employees who are off for work-related injuries or illnesses.
Why Can Everyone Be Classified as “Exempt”?
In this episode, Jen discusses why most employees must be treated as “non-exempt,” and paid (among other things) applicable overtime.
Intensive Workshop: Conducting Effective Internal Investigations
Limited spots for our “Internal Investigation Intensive” are now available!
Performance Management in the REAL World
In this episode, Jen tells the truth about managing employee performance, and offers tools to help leaders get it done.
The Top 5 Ways to Stay Out of Court
In this episode, Jen highlights the five things all employers should do to avoid employment law liability.
How to Respond to Layoff Fears
In this episode, Jen provides tools for leadership to address employees’ fears about potential layoffs and the economy.
Hiring Teens For The Summer
Some employers need additional employees to work during the summer, and teenagers on break from school can be a good fit for those needs.