Two New California Employer Mandates Take Effect in 2018
For California employers, January 2018 brings with it two new state mandates that you should begin planning for. One new mandate limits information that employers may request about applicant salary history. The other extends California’s existing parental leave...
Staying Compliant with Holiday Bonuses
With holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to let a few details slip through the cracks. While it’s not a big deal if you forget to bring eggnog to the office party, it is a big deal if you’re handling holiday bonuses incorrectly. Because the last gift you...
EEOC Proposed Harassment Guidance Offers Clarity and Advice
If incivility is not a problem in your workplace, so much the better. If it is, you may want to pay attention to new guidance proposed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The commission hopes the new enforcement recommendations will lead to more...
Save Old Employment Law Posters—Or Better Yet, Take Pictures
Ah, employment law posters. They provide neither the laid-back vibe of a rock concert bill, nor the knowing amusement of a “Leaders are Like Eagles.” They’re the dull side of the cereal box, the fine print that tells about the niacin and the riboflavin. But they have...