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Common Workplace-Related Holiday Questions

HRWatchdog

Many employers choose to offer paid holidays, in which case courts treat holiday pay as a type of contract between the employer and employees. You should also inform employees about how holiday staffing needs will be handled and whether employees who work the holiday will be paid at a different rate. For $99.99

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San José’s New Scheduling Ordinance

HRWatchdog

Be aware of local ordinances for minimum wage, paid sick leave and other employment laws. On November 8, 2016, the voters of San José passed an ordinance that requires employers to provide hours to existing employees before they hire new employees. Erika Pickles, Employment Law Counsel/HR Adviser.

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San Francisco Retail Workers Bill of Rights Final Rules Effective March 1

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The Final Rules are effective on March 1, 2016. More information about the Retail Worker Bill of Rights can be found on the OLSE website. Gail Cecchettini Whaley, CalChamber Employment Law Counsel/Content. Both ordinances became effective on July 3, 2015. Post a notice on size 8.5″x14″ ″x14″ paper.

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DOL Pulls Independent Contractor and Joint-Employer Guidance

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Department of Labor (DOL) said that it is withdrawing two guidance memos on joint-employer liability and independent contractor classification. These guidance memos were issued in 2015 and 2016 under the Obama administration. CalChamber employment law counsel prepared these white papers to help employers understand the rules.

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What To Do If You’re Placed On Suspension – Ask #HR Bartender

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I would like to know if I have the right to contact my employer regarding the outcome of an investigation. I was placed on suspension in November 2016. They’ll do it before if they need the employee’s information and witness names before they can complete the investigation. I haven’t heard anything.

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Was Graveyard Shift Transfer a Result of Discrimination?

HR Daily Advisor

In February 2016, however, Covenant Dove informed Shirley that she would be moved back to her original late-night shift. Regimbal, a shareholder of The Kullman Firm, and an editor of Mississippi Employment Law Letter , can be reached at 662-244-8824 or mjr@kullmanlaw.com. to 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Affordable Care Act (#ACA): Don’t Forget Your 2017 Requirements!

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