Tag: california hr
Hiring: Do We Really Need an At-Will Statement in All Employee Documents?
We are in the process of reworking all of our selection and hiring paperwork. I’m trying to insist on strong at-will language throughout, from application to offer letter to handbook. But our management is trying to improve retention and wants to brand the company as “a great place to work.” They think the at-will language […]
Technology: Can We Prohibit Employees From Using Their Cell Phones at Work?
We are a school that teaches developmentally disabled adults, and we want to tell our teachers that they are not allowed to use their cell phones while class is in session. Will we get in trouble if we do this? — A School in Los Angeles
You’re the Expert: How Can I Avoid Family Responsibility Discrimination Claims?
In every issue, we take one reader’s question and ask our other readers to weigh in. Here’s what you had to say about a recent question:
Benefits: What’s the Extent of Our Risk Following the New U.S. Supreme Court 401(k) Ruling?
I’ve read about the new 401(k) Supreme Court case. How far back can employees sue us if they claim we mishandled their retirement accounts? And how can we protect ourselves now for something that might have already happened? — Anonymous
Heat Illness: What Must We Do to Protect Outdoor Workers in the Summer Heat?
We employ a number of workers in outdoor jobs during the summer. With summer heat coming on, are there Cal/OSHA requirements we need to comply with in this regard? —Sarah G., HR Manager in Marina del Rey
Meal Breaks
Arbitration: U.S. Supreme Court Rules That Labor Code Doesn’t Trump Arbitration Agreement
Hours Worked: Why Resident Managers of Housing Complex Weren’t Entitled to On-Call Pay; A Look at the Rules and Factors to Consider
When Must an Employer Pay for Uniform Cleaning?
In the March issue, you explained the rules regarding when employers must provide or pay for employee uniforms. I have a follow-up question. We provide employee uniforms: cotton golf shirts and easy-care pants. However, we require employees to clean these items themselves, and we don’t reimburse them for cleaning costs. Are we violating the law?