by connecttohr | Aug 22, 2014 | Employment Best Practices, Legal/ Compliance, Termination, Uncategorized
In my last blog we talked about the Termination Checklist and how it’s important to ensure there are no loose ends when an employee terminates voluntarily or is fired. It’s also important to know, when issuing the final paycheck, what you can and cannot deduct from...
by connecttohr | Aug 12, 2014 | Employment Best Practices, Termination
There are a number of activities that need to be completed to ensure a smooth and legal transition when an employee leaves, either voluntarily or involuntarily. The best way to ensure that none of these activities gets overlooked is to incorporate a Termination...
by connecttohr | Feb 25, 2014 | Employee Relations, Legal/ Compliance, Risk management
While the economy has reduced the number and “flair” of company parties, most companies still take the opportunity at least once a year to gather for socializing, recognition and/or team building. And these parties often involve alcohol. Because of concerns around...
by connecttohr | Aug 30, 2013 | Employee Relations, Termination, Uncategorized
When you terminate an employee – or they leave voluntarily – there are a number of activities you need to complete to ensure a smooth and legal transition for both the company and departing employee. These activities should be part of your standard employee...
by connecttohr | Dec 27, 2012 | Employee Relations, HR News for Small Businesses, Legal/ Compliance
There are a number of new laws going into affect in 2013 that will impact California employers. We’ve listed them below. You can find more detailed information on the CalChamber website. Except as noted, all new laws go into effect January 1, 2013. Religion and...
by connecttohr | Dec 12, 2012 | Employee Relations, Legal/ Compliance
As the year draws to a close, many of us are focused on finishing up projects and heading home for the holidays. As leaders, probably the last thing we want to deal with is employee relations issues. But employee relations issues have no holidays, in fact, are often...