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I have a post up over at Connecticut Employment Law Blog and it's all about Wal-Mart and blogging. Go read it, and browse the rest of Daniel Schwartz's site. You'll like it MORE
After receiving a $666 raise, law professors Sheldon Gelman and Jean Lifter decided to sue their employer, Cleveland State University. HR employment law raises unionsIt’s not that their raise was so small ($666 works out to. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. MORE
As a result, many employees are looking to cash in their accrued vacation benefits, and employers who don’t offer. HR employment law sick leave vacationIt’s officially summer! Days are longer, temperatures are higher and school’s out. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. MORE
HR Social Media HR Blogger human resource blogger social media discrimination social media employment law social media policies social media policyThis is Part 2 of a Social Media Policies Series. In Part 1 , we discussed myths around your corporate social media policy. MORE
Last week Mary Wright explained California discrimination law and its consideration of recruitment as a “term and condition of employment.” Most times, employers seek electronically stored information about the candidate that that is perfectly legitimate. MORE
Age Bias Careers Job News Employment Law Severance package Unemployment benefitsLosing a job is one of the most unfortunate things one can ever experience. It can make you worry about lots of things such as your monthly bills, health insurance, and grocery stuffs. If you have been a victim of a wrongful termination recently and feels like you are nowhere to go, the following are. MORE
Everyone is focusing on the Oxford comma part of this case, but I’d like to focus on the ridiculousness of an employment law that could result in this confusion and hinge on a grammar question. My first question on this was how on earth do truck drivers qualify for being exempt on a federal law level? To keep reading, click here: The Oxford Comma Case Proves We Need New Employment Laws, Not Better Grammar. MORE
There are tons of employment laws and it’s pretty hard to memorize them all. “I can’t afford to pay my employee overtime, so I made them salaried.”. I get this type of email from readers all the time. In every case, it’s a small (and often family-owned) business and the owner has no clue that you can’t just “decide” to make someone salaried. Being a first-time manager ain’t easy. Plus, managing people is just plain hard. MORE
Employment Law Attorney, Facebook is not going away. Bottom line is that your employment law attorney really has no idea. But then I remember that anyone can read and understand case law, I have the internet too. I’ve reached my boiling point. MORE
As of March 2010, employers are required to provide “reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after a child’s birth.” career management breastfeeding breastfeeding legislation employment law nursing mother's rights MORE
Having one employee doesn’t require someone on site to make sure things are legal and in line, but you should consult with an employment law attorney or an HR consultant before you make your first job offer. Pay the person correctly, either as a salaried exempt employee or as someone who’s eligible for overtime, and don’t inadvertently make an employment contract. MORE
Every year brings changes to employment laws. Ultimately you want a policy that complies with the law and also meets the needs of both the company and employees. This can often mean going beyond what the law requires. HR employment law HR policy MORE
Mary Wright explains the HR pitfalls in the relationship between California discrimination law and web-based recruiting practices. Part one discusses discrimination laws in California. . How does California law define recruitment and recruiting activities? MORE
Top 10 Workplace Law Developments To Expect From The Trump Presidency. A Fisher Phillips legal alert advises employers and employment lawyers that while some elements of President Elect Trump’s workplace policy program are clear, others will be harder to predict. MORE
This means that companies who consider off-duty and after working hours conduct when making employment decisions like hiring, firing, performance, and promotions could be digging themselves a very large, deep, and dark hole. MORE
The settlement makes it clear Bon-Ton’s response has been found lacking and beyond the impact on the company itself, there are broader implications for employers in New York state and elsewhere. And with laws on accommodations varying from state to state, disclosure can be risky. As Maya Raghu wrote on B4J back in July , employers can’t afford to wait — they need to put policies in place before such incidents occur. MORE
Lawsuits in 2009 cost employers $72.1 Until the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is amended, this will continue to be a growing issue for organizations across the U.S. As the average life expectancy of human beings increases, so does the average work expectancy of your workforce. MORE
HR HR is PR HR manager human resource manager human resources human resources and employment lawThe world views HR in different interesting and sometimes pathetic ways. Maybe your boss thinks of you as the party planner, flip flop police, or the bathroom monitor. MORE
No business owner starts out with the idea that he’s going to be the subject of an employment lawsuit. After all, very few owners have the intention of breaking any laws. Granted, there are some people who do have the intention of breaking the law, but they aren’t the type who will research best practices on the internet.). The problem is, that employment law is complex. MORE
Don’t make the mistake of hiring the guy who helped you with your divorce, real estate closing, or even your brother-in-law who totally knows about sexual harassment because he’s a prosecutor and that’s illegal, and he’s up on all that. MORE
Employment law is in place to guarantee a fair and safe working environment for employers and employees. Statutes and strict rules outline, for the employer, how their employee’s should be treated within the workplace. Career Advice employment law MORE
Age Bias Careers Employment Labor and Employment Law linkedin resumeAlmost every client I work with who’s above the age of 40 asks the same question at some point: Do I need to make myself look younger on my resume? The fear that they are being skipped over for younger candidates is clearly a widespread concern among today’s job seekers. While I certainly encourage those. MORE
Last fall, Governor Jerry Brown signed California’s paid sick leave bill into law. The law will guarantee paid sick leave for many employees who previously had no such benefit. Unfortunately, a lot of laws that are well intentioned can become headaches for employers. MORE
Employment law blogs are a blog niche I’ve seen grow over the past two years, and I’m thankful for that. Because your employment law attorney and HR experts can keep your workplace out of trouble of the legal variety. Case Law That Creates Conversation. MORE
HR Civil Rights Act discrimination employment discrimination employment law Title VIIThe Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief arguing that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, religion national origin and gender, does not. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution. MORE
Our resident Blogging4Jobs employment attorney, Casey Sipe returns to talk about the changes to GINA, how it impacts HR and workplace wellness programs. Casey says the changes were missed by employers due to the proposed changes regarding the FLSA. MORE
Old laws. These things are referred to as protected classes and according to the law are considered information that should not be factored into the decision making process when a candidate is evaluated as part of the hiring process. New tools. Social media. MORE
Employers must begin following the new changes starting on December 1, 2016. Episode 85: What Employers Need to Know About the FLSA Changes with Casey Sipe ( @CLSEMPLOYERLAW ). Employment lawyer, Casey Sipe breaks down some of the changes happening with the FLSA update and helps us understand their impact, including: Minimum salary requirements changing to $47,476 annually for a full time worker. MORE
The post The 2017 Employment Law Year in Review appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Did you miss the best webinar EVER? You might have because it became so popular we had to turn people away, as the system would only support so many people at once. But, don’t fret! We recorded it. MORE
The consequences of not having proper records or being on top of employment laws, are pretty dire, and one of the best ways to ensure that your organization doesn’t fall into any of these […] Source. As much as HR is an increasingly strategic part of organizations, compliance is still a fundamental aspect of what we do. MORE
Employment law is weird. It doesn’t matter whether the employee consents to work on a salary or not–legally the employer has to pay the overtime. To keep reading, click here: What Lady Gaga and Donald Trump Have in Common: Misapplying Labor Laws. The post What Lady Gaga and Donald Trump Have in Common: Misapplying Labor Laws appeared first on Evil HR Lady. MORE
Balancing Employer and Employment Risk versus Reality. What can we learn from this tale of mismanagement that is also about employer risk? We stick close to the rules and employment laws because they exist for a reason and because they protect us from liability. MORE
That is because an attorneys job is to advise you the employer on the current potential pitfalls and liabilities. In Part 1 of “How to Write Social Media Policies Series,” I discussed the myths around social media. MORE
Employment law is complicated and each state has its own rules that need to be followed. If you don’t follow the law, you could get yourself into trouble. When running a business, you’re probably so busy with everything that you might not have thought about how to create an employee handbook. In fact, there’s a good chance you haven’t thought about an employee handbook at all. However, it’s a crucial element to consider in business. MORE
I will say, flat out, I don’t know if he will win his complaint, as I don’t know the rules of Canadian employment law, but I think it’s worth discussing. A French waiter, working in Canada was fired for being “ aggressive, rude and disrespectful. ” That sounds like a great reason to fire a waiter. But Guillaume Rey filed a complaint saying that he was really fired for being French , and that’s just how French people are. MORE
Are you concerned about what a former employer might say in a reference call? Learn what a prior employer can say about you. Employment Law Featured reCareered Blog background check career career change career coach Employment employment law headhunter Job job search Planning recruiter reference researchand what they can't say. Continued at [link]. MORE
HR employment law future of work microchips wearables at workSo we’re microchipping our employees now, huh? Over the last year more and more companies have offered microchip implants to employees as an optional fun experiment. In some organizations they’re meant to replace keycards. In others they’ll collect data about employees throughout the work day – how long they’re on task, how many breaks they […] Source. MORE
Employment law attorneys and corporate counsel have advised senior leaders and HR against allowing employees to have access to the internet as well as social media at work. This is a 4 part series on Managing Your Social Media Mullet. MORE
HR Social Media employment law social media facebook firing hr background check HR policy human resource policy social media discrimination social media policies social media policy MORE
Are we, as human resources practitioners, up to speed with employment law? Are our employment laws still working and still relevant as the workplace and workforce demographics change? When’s the last time you reviewed your state’s employment law? MORE
Employees reached out to Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 363 last spring for support – but the fear of captive-audience meetings, harassment and other actions by the employer left many at the plant wary of how to press forward without management sidelining their efforts. MORE
This has been a crazy year as far as employment law is concerned. click here: Employment Law Year in Review 2017. The post Sign Up Now: Employment Law Year in Review 2017 appeared first on Evil HR Lady. MORE
The New York Times quotes attorney Jahan Sagafi, a lawyer at Outten & Golden, who is not involved in this case, but does practice employment law. California has stricter standards than the federal law (called the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA ), but every business needs to be concerned about overtime. Just what makes an employee exempt from overtime pay? MORE
HR Social Media employment law social media facebook firing hr background check HR policy human resource policy social media discrimination social media policies social media policySocial media policies and guidelines don’t have to be complicated. MORE
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MAY 4, 2015
Last fall, Governor Jerry Brown signed California’s paid sick leave bill into law. The law will guarantee paid sick leave for many employees who previously had no such benefit. Unfortunately, a lot of laws that are well intentioned can become headaches for employers.
Evil HR Lady
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
This has been a crazy year as far as employment law is concerned. click here: Employment Law Year in Review 2017. The post Sign Up Now: Employment Law Year in Review 2017 appeared first on Evil HR Lady.
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 12, 2017
The post The 2017 Employment Law Year in Review appeared first on Evil HR Lady. Did you miss the best webinar EVER? You might have because it became so popular we had to turn people away, as the system would only support so many people at once. But, don’t fret! We recorded it.
Jobacle
MAY 24, 2011
Employment law is in place to guarantee a fair and safe working environment for employers and employees. Statutes and strict rules outline, for the employer, how their employee’s should be treated within the workplace. Career Advice employment law
Blogging4jobs
JANUARY 16, 2013
Employment law blogs are a blog niche I’ve seen grow over the past two years, and I’m thankful for that. Because your employment law attorney and HR experts can keep your workplace out of trouble of the legal variety. Case Law That Creates Conversation.
Blogging4jobs
AUGUST 19, 2015
Are we, as human resources practitioners, up to speed with employment law? Are our employment laws still working and still relevant as the workplace and workforce demographics change? When’s the last time you reviewed your state’s employment law?
Blogging4jobs
JULY 18, 2011
Employment Law Attorney, Facebook is not going away. Bottom line is that your employment law attorney really has no idea. But then I remember that anyone can read and understand case law, I have the internet too. I’ve reached my boiling point.
Blogging4jobs
FEBRUARY 16, 2011
Employees reached out to Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 363 last spring for support – but the fear of captive-audience meetings, harassment and other actions by the employer left many at the plant wary of how to press forward without management sidelining their efforts.
reCareered
AUGUST 12, 2011
Are you concerned about what a former employer might say in a reference call? Learn what a prior employer can say about you. Employment Law Featured reCareered Blog background check career career change career coach Employment employment law headhunter Job job search Planning recruiter reference researchand what they can't say. Continued at [link].
Blogging4jobs
JULY 27, 2017
HR Civil Rights Act discrimination employment discrimination employment law Title VIIThe Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief arguing that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which bans discrimination on the basis of race, religion national origin and gender, does not. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
Blogging4jobs
AUGUST 9, 2017
HR employment law future of work microchips wearables at workSo we’re microchipping our employees now, huh? Over the last year more and more companies have offered microchip implants to employees as an optional fun experiment. In some organizations they’re meant to replace keycards. In others they’ll collect data about employees throughout the work day – how long they’re on task, how many breaks they […] Source.
Blogging4jobs
JULY 10, 2017
As a result, many employees are looking to cash in their accrued vacation benefits, and employers who don’t offer. HR employment law sick leave vacationIt’s officially summer! Days are longer, temperatures are higher and school’s out. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
Blogging4jobs
JUNE 29, 2015
Every year brings changes to employment laws. Ultimately you want a policy that complies with the law and also meets the needs of both the company and employees. This can often mean going beyond what the law requires. HR employment law HR policy
Blogging4jobs
OCTOBER 19, 2017
After receiving a $666 raise, law professors Sheldon Gelman and Jean Lifter decided to sue their employer, Cleveland State University. HR employment law raises unionsIt’s not that their raise was so small ($666 works out to. Workology is the art and science of work, HR and recruitment. Join the resource revolution.
Blogging4jobs
NOVEMBER 11, 2016
Top 10 Workplace Law Developments To Expect From The Trump Presidency. A Fisher Phillips legal alert advises employers and employment lawyers that while some elements of President Elect Trump’s workplace policy program are clear, others will be harder to predict.
Blogging4jobs
JULY 2, 2014
Mary Wright explains the HR pitfalls in the relationship between California discrimination law and web-based recruiting practices. Part one discusses discrimination laws in California. . How does California law define recruitment and recruiting activities?
Blogging4jobs
JULY 10, 2014
Last week Mary Wright explained California discrimination law and its consideration of recruitment as a “term and condition of employment.” Most times, employers seek electronically stored information about the candidate that that is perfectly legitimate.
Blogging4jobs
NOVEMBER 19, 2015
The settlement makes it clear Bon-Ton’s response has been found lacking and beyond the impact on the company itself, there are broader implications for employers in New York state and elsewhere. And with laws on accommodations varying from state to state, disclosure can be risky. As Maya Raghu wrote on B4J back in July , employers can’t afford to wait — they need to put policies in place before such incidents occur.
Blogging4jobs
JULY 15, 2012
Balancing Employer and Employment Risk versus Reality. What can we learn from this tale of mismanagement that is also about employer risk? We stick close to the rules and employment laws because they exist for a reason and because they protect us from liability.
Blogging4jobs
MARCH 29, 2011
Old laws. These things are referred to as protected classes and according to the law are considered information that should not be factored into the decision making process when a candidate is evaluated as part of the hiring process. New tools. Social media.
Blogging4jobs
OCTOBER 2, 2011
This means that companies who consider off-duty and after working hours conduct when making employment decisions like hiring, firing, performance, and promotions could be digging themselves a very large, deep, and dark hole.
Blogging4jobs
APRIL 13, 2011
HR HR is PR HR manager human resource manager human resources human resources and employment lawThe world views HR in different interesting and sometimes pathetic ways. Maybe your boss thinks of you as the party planner, flip flop police, or the bathroom monitor.
Blogging4jobs
JANUARY 27, 2016
Our resident Blogging4Jobs employment attorney, Casey Sipe returns to talk about the changes to GINA, how it impacts HR and workplace wellness programs. Casey says the changes were missed by employers due to the proposed changes regarding the FLSA.
Career Solvers
OCTOBER 26, 2011
As of March 2010, employers are required to provide “reasonable break time for an employee to express breast milk for her nursing child for one year after a child’s birth.” career management breastfeeding breastfeeding legislation employment law nursing mother's rights
Blogging4jobs
MAY 17, 2011
That is because an attorneys job is to advise you the employer on the current potential pitfalls and liabilities. In Part 1 of “How to Write Social Media Policies Series,” I discussed the myths around social media.
Blogging4jobs
NOVEMBER 28, 2011
Employment law attorneys and corporate counsel have advised senior leaders and HR against allowing employees to have access to the internet as well as social media at work. This is a 4 part series on Managing Your Social Media Mullet.
Blogging4jobs
MAY 16, 2011
Lawsuits in 2009 cost employers $72.1 Until the Age Discrimination in Employment Act is amended, this will continue to be a growing issue for organizations across the U.S. As the average life expectancy of human beings increases, so does the average work expectancy of your workforce.
Blogging4jobs
MAY 6, 2011
HR Social Media HR Blogger human resource blogger social media discrimination social media employment law social media policies social media policyThis is Part 2 of a Social Media Policies Series. In Part 1 , we discussed myths around your corporate social media policy.
Boomers Next Step
DECEMBER 6, 2011
Age Bias Careers Job News Employment Law Severance package Unemployment benefitsLosing a job is one of the most unfortunate things one can ever experience. It can make you worry about lots of things such as your monthly bills, health insurance, and grocery stuffs. If you have been a victim of a wrongful termination recently and feels like you are nowhere to go, the following are.
Blogging4jobs
MAY 1, 2011
HR Social Media employment law social media facebook firing hr background check HR policy human resource policy social media discrimination social media policies social media policySocial media policies and guidelines don’t have to be complicated.
Blogging4jobs
JUNE 23, 2016
Employers must begin following the new changes starting on December 1, 2016. Episode 85: What Employers Need to Know About the FLSA Changes with Casey Sipe ( @CLSEMPLOYERLAW ). Employment lawyer, Casey Sipe breaks down some of the changes happening with the FLSA update and helps us understand their impact, including: Minimum salary requirements changing to $47,476 annually for a full time worker.
Blogging4jobs
MAY 11, 2011
HR Social Media employment law social media facebook firing hr background check HR policy human resource policy social media discrimination social media policies social media policy
Boomers Next Step
SEPTEMBER 8, 2011
Age Bias Careers Employment Labor and Employment Law linkedin resumeAlmost every client I work with who’s above the age of 40 asks the same question at some point: Do I need to make myself look younger on my resume? The fear that they are being skipped over for younger candidates is clearly a widespread concern among today’s job seekers. While I certainly encourage those.
Evil HR Lady
JULY 17, 2015
No business owner starts out with the idea that he’s going to be the subject of an employment lawsuit. After all, very few owners have the intention of breaking any laws. Granted, there are some people who do have the intention of breaking the law, but they aren’t the type who will research best practices on the internet.). The problem is, that employment law is complex.
Evil HR Lady
MAY 21, 2018
There are tons of employment laws and it’s pretty hard to memorize them all. “I can’t afford to pay my employee overtime, so I made them salaried.”. I get this type of email from readers all the time. In every case, it’s a small (and often family-owned) business and the owner has no clue that you can’t just “decide” to make someone salaried. Being a first-time manager ain’t easy. Plus, managing people is just plain hard.
Blogging4jobs
APRIL 27, 2018
The consequences of not having proper records or being on top of employment laws, are pretty dire, and one of the best ways to ensure that your organization doesn’t fall into any of these […] Source. As much as HR is an increasingly strategic part of organizations, compliance is still a fundamental aspect of what we do.
Evil HR Lady
JULY 11, 2018
Employment law is weird. It doesn’t matter whether the employee consents to work on a salary or not–legally the employer has to pay the overtime. To keep reading, click here: What Lady Gaga and Donald Trump Have in Common: Misapplying Labor Laws. The post What Lady Gaga and Donald Trump Have in Common: Misapplying Labor Laws appeared first on Evil HR Lady.
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 11, 2018
Employment law is complicated and each state has its own rules that need to be followed. If you don’t follow the law, you could get yourself into trouble. When running a business, you’re probably so busy with everything that you might not have thought about how to create an employee handbook. In fact, there’s a good chance you haven’t thought about an employee handbook at all. However, it’s a crucial element to consider in business.
Evil HR Lady
MARCH 11, 2008
I have a post up over at Connecticut Employment Law Blog and it's all about Wal-Mart and blogging. Go read it, and browse the rest of Daniel Schwartz's site. You'll like it
Evil HR Lady
DECEMBER 6, 2017
Having one employee doesn’t require someone on site to make sure things are legal and in line, but you should consult with an employment law attorney or an HR consultant before you make your first job offer. Pay the person correctly, either as a salaried exempt employee or as someone who’s eligible for overtime, and don’t inadvertently make an employment contract.
Evil HR Lady
APRIL 28, 2016
Don’t make the mistake of hiring the guy who helped you with your divorce, real estate closing, or even your brother-in-law who totally knows about sexual harassment because he’s a prosecutor and that’s illegal, and he’s up on all that.
Evil HR Lady
MARCH 27, 2018
I will say, flat out, I don’t know if he will win his complaint, as I don’t know the rules of Canadian employment law, but I think it’s worth discussing. A French waiter, working in Canada was fired for being “ aggressive, rude and disrespectful. ” That sounds like a great reason to fire a waiter. But Guillaume Rey filed a complaint saying that he was really fired for being French , and that’s just how French people are.
Evil HR Lady
JUNE 13, 2017
The New York Times quotes attorney Jahan Sagafi, a lawyer at Outten & Golden, who is not involved in this case, but does practice employment law. California has stricter standards than the federal law (called the Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA ), but every business needs to be concerned about overtime. Just what makes an employee exempt from overtime pay?
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