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SharedHR Monthly Bulletin Archive


July 2008

Inside this issue:
  • Social Networking May be a Cornerstone for Business Success
  • Employee Text Messages May Be Private
  • Telecommuting: Is This An Option For Your Organization?



  • June 2008

    Inside this issue:
  • Flexibility and PTO Increase Productivity
  • Do You Set Managers Up to Fail?
  • HR Function Overview


  • Monthly Attachment
  • HR Function Overview



  • May 2008

    Inside this issue:
  • U.S. Supreme Court Opens Door Wider for Retaliation Claims
  • Employers Strictly Liable for Time Records
  • Harassment Claim Available for “Bad Language”
  • Employment Law Compliance Summary


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Employment Law Compliance Summary



  • April 2008

    Inside this issue:
  • U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Arbitration
  • Is Your Cell Phone Policy Up To Date?
  • Managing the Workplace Without Walls
  • 5 Key Steps to Reduce Employment Liability


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 5 Key Steps to Reduce Employment Liability



  • March 2008

    Inside this issue:
  • Landmark Overtime Ruling Beneficial to CA Employers
  • Want Happy Employees – Hire Older Workers
  • Employer Required to Pay for Commuting Time
  • Internal Leave Analysis Chart


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Internal Leave Analysis Chart



  • January 2008

    Inside this issue:
  • Important Ninth Circuit Court Ruling on Independent Contractors
  • NLRB Confirms Management’s Right to Control Email
  • OSHA 300A Reports 2008 HR Calendar


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 2008 HR Calendar



  • December 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • New California Employment Laws for 2008
  • Employee Retention Tips to Consider for 2008
  • California Reduces Wage Requirement for Computer Software Professionals
  • 2008 Attendance Tracking Calendar


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 2008 Attendance Tracking Calendar



  • November 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • New I-9 Form Issued by Department of Homeland Security
  • Commission Sales Staff Not Always Exempt from OT
  • Tough CEO’s Are The Most Effective


  • Monthly Attachment
  • New I-9 Form
  • I-9 Employer Handbook



  • October 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • Class Action Overtime Lawsuit Filed Against Major Accounting Firm
  • Key Discipline in Termination Considerations
  • Human Resources Forecasting
  • Model Pre-Hire Process Map


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Model Pre-Hire Process Map



  • September 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • How to Improve Employee Morale & Retention
  • New DHS 'No-Match' Rules for Employers Postponed by Federal Court
  • Importance of New Hire Process Mapping


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Model New Hire Process Map



  • August 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • Employers Now Liable For Social Security Discrepancies
  • California Supreme Court Endorses Workers’ Compensation Incentive for Employer
  • Payroll Errors Cost Wal-Mart $3.9 Million



  • July 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • When Horseplay Becomes Hazing in the Workplace, Injury Liability Follows
  • Reverse Age Discrimination Is Not Actionable for Employers
  • HR Responsibilities: Foundations and Proactive Planning


  • Monthly Attachment
  • HR Responsibilities Overview



  • June 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • It is Time to Consider Flexible Schedules in Your Organization
  • Court Narrows Arbitration Agreement Language
  • Legal Fees Now Available to Employees Who Appeal In California
  • New Health Care Obligations for Employers in Massachusetts



  • May 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • How to Make your Organization Successful and Avoid Employment Liability
  • Do Not Get Burned – Update your California Meal and Rest Break Policies
  • Federal and California Employment Law Compliance Summary


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Federal and California Employment Law Compliance Summary



  • April 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • IMPORTANT ALERT - CA Supreme Court Establishes New Wage & Hour Standards Greatly Increasing Liability Risk for Employers
  • Lost HR File Results in Lost Case
  • SharedHR Releases New and Enhanced Features
  • 5 Key Steps to Reduce Employment Liability


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 5 Key Steps to Reduce Employment Liability Risk



  • March 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • Race & Color Bias Continue in the Workplace
  • Court Ruling Requires Change in Paid Leave Policies in California
  • Federal & California Leaves Analysis Chart


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Federal & California Leave Analysis Chart



  • February 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • FMLA Eligibility Broadened to 5 years
  • Growing Skills Deficit Will Further Fuel The War for Talent
  • California Court Certifies 900 Plaintiffs in Wage Suit



  • January 2007

    Inside this issue:
  • Silence can Constitute Pregnancy Discrimination
  • Paid Sick Leave Law in San Francisco, California - Effective February 2007
  • Attendance Tracking Calendar for 2007


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Attendance Calendar



  • December 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Exercise Is Good for Business and Health
  • Employer Liability for Cyberthreats Limited Based on Good Policy
  • SharedHR Releases Compliance Updates for 2007



  • November 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Connecting HR Strategy to Business Economics
  • Arbitration: Can an Employer Impose It?
  • New California Laws for 2007



  • October 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Cell Phone Use and Online Gambling Impact Employer Policies
  • Clarification of “Supervisor” Status
  • HR Liability for Failure to Investigate



  • September 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Blogs Can Be Recruiting Tool
  • Disgusting Workplace Behavior Results in Criminal Sentence
  • Revisions to the EEO-1 Report



  • August 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Three Key HR Practices To Help Boost Profit and Sales for Small Businesses
  • Employer Policy Trumps Privacy Argument
  • Seven Hidden Reasons for Turnover



  • July 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Guidelines for Proper Staff Files
  • Retaining HR Records Electronically - is it Advantageous?
  • Diversity Best Practices and the Importance for Organizations



  • June 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • $61 Million Award To Contract Drivers In Race Bias Case
  • The Importance of Engaging Your Workforce to Improve Bottom Line Results
  • Courts Open Door for Employment Retaliation Litigation



  • May 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Look for sharedHR at the SHRM Conference 2006!
  • Tips for Managing Virtual Workers
  • Does a Healthy Lifestyle Promote Better Leadership and Job Performance?



  • April 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Employee Retention: A Key Competitive Advantage
  • Determining Optimal Investment in HR
  • “Friends” TV Show Sex Harassment Suit Dismissed



  • March 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Refresher on Employee Travel Time Pay
  • Medicare Part D and Employer Responsibilities



  • February 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • New Recruitment Method Spells Retention Challenge for Employers
  • Abercrombie & Fitch Employees Win Two Million Dollars in Overtime Pay
  • Retirement Options – An Important Retention Tool


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Retirement Options



  • January 2006

    Inside this issue:
  • Employment At Will - Myth or Reality?
  • Studies Confirm High Performance HR Practices Increase a Company’s Market Value



  • December 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Background Checks and Pre-Start Date Testing – Are You Ready? (Part 2)
  • Are You Confident of Your Exempt Status?
  • Workers’ Compensation Reform Has Made Its Mark In California



  • November 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Employees Should be Incented Not to Bring Illness into the Workplace
  • California Labor Commissioner Enforcement Priorities for 2005 / 2006
  • Background Checks and Pre-Start Date Testing – Are You Ready? (Part 1)



  • October 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Post Hurricane Hiring Incentives for Employers
  • Wage and Hour - Payroll Updates
  • Ninth Circuit Court Broadens Sexual Harassment Claims



  • September 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • When Should You Consider Outsourcing Your Human Resources Function?
  • Employee Keeps Personal Files on Laptop Private



  • August 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Why Employers Should be Concerned About Blogs
  • Road Rage Can Be Employer Liability
  • Partial Days Off for California Exempt Employees



  • July 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Department of Homeland Security Issues new I-9 Form
  • New California Case on Sexual Favoritism in the Workplace


  • Monthly Attachment
  • New I-9 Form



  • June 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Employers Must Prevent Workplace Identity Theft
  • Pre-Start Date Tests and Checks are Critical
  • Many Workers Dissatisfied with Jobs
  • Correction for Article Posted in the May 2005 Bulletin: Are You In Compliance With the New Sexual Harassment Training Law?



  • Special Bulletin -- Breakfast Briefing

    May 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Handling Terminations Without Lawsuits


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Registration Form



  • May 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • New Extension Period For FSA Plans
  • Low Job Satisfaction Means Risk of Turnover
  • Are You in Compliance With the New Sexual Harassment Training Law?



  • April 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • HIPAA Security – The Next Steps
  • Medical Inquiries In The Hiring Process
  • Ethics Training For The Workplace


  • Monthly Attachment
  • HIPAA Compliance Checklist



  • March 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Mandatory USERRA Poster
  • Health Savings Accounts Emerge as Health Insurance Costs Increase
  • New California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act (AB 205)


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Mandatory USERRA Poster



  • January 2005

    Inside this issue:
  • Deluge of Wage and Hour Lawsuits Drowning California Employers
  • Grooming Standards – Requiring Females to Wear Make-Up Does Not Violate Title VII



  • December 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • New California Employment Laws for 2005
  • Temp Employees Not Covered by Arbitration
  • 2005 Attendance Tracking Calendar


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 2005 Attendance Tracking Calendar



  • November 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Staying in Compliance with the Department of Labor's New COBRA Regulations
  • Legislative Changes to Cal-COBRA Repeal Older Workers' Early Retirement Rights
  • Domestic Partner Medical Must Now Be Offered In California


  • Monthly Attachment
  • COBRA Compliance Checklist



  • October 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Disability Guide for California Employers
  • Anti-Harassment Training Mandatory in California


  • Monthly Attachment
  • California Disability and Accommodations Checklist



  • September 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Employee Theft on the Rise - Do You Have the Proper Checks and Balances?
  • Illinois Legislation Expands Right to Sue Employer
  • Immediate Return Required in FMLA Leaves
  • HR Calendar


  • Monthly Attachment
  • HR Calendar
  • Model Annual HR Calendar



  • August 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • New FLSA Regulations Take Effect August 23, 2004
  • Compliance is the Key to Employment Risk Management
  • Toni M. Forsberg Earns SPHR Certification


  • Monthly Attachment
  • California - Summary Tests for Exempt v. Non-Exempt Status
  • Federal - Summary Tests for Exempt v. Non-Exempt Status



  • July 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • California's Paid Family Leave - A Roadmap
  • California Issue: Paid Time Off Benefits Vs. Traditional Vacation & Sick Pay
  • Integration of California Family and Medical Leave Entitlements


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Integration of California Family and Medical Leave Entitlements



  • June 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Employers Must Comply with New Overtime Regulations by August 23, 2004 Deadline
  • Common Misconceptions about HIPAA for Small Employers
  • GE’s CEO, Jeff Immelt, Speaks on Great Leadership
  • 2004 Statutory Compliance Summary


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 2004 Statutory Compliance Summary



  • May 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Bounty Hunter Litigation in Full Swing
  • Managing Compliance
  • Company Wellness Programs can Lower Employer Medical Costs



  • April 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Jobs Leaving California – Workers Compensation is the Primary Culprit
  • Flexible Spending Accounts Can Cut Tax Bills
  • Managing Network Access



  • February 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • San Francisco's Higher Minimum Wage Now In Force
  • Practical Advice For The Solo HR Practitioner
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Productivity in The Workplace



  • January 2004

    Inside this issue:
  • Employee Benefits Reach 42% Of Total Payroll Costs
  • Employment Tests Save Big Money
  • Unsigned Arbitration Agreements Invalid



  • December 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • New California Employment Laws
  • Require Managers To Report Harassment: Investigate Potential Cases Vigorously


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Required 2003 Handbook Changes



  • November 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • California Supreme Court Balances Harassment Law
  • Ninth Circuit Upholds Arbitration as Condition of Employment
  • Correcting Misconceptions About Overtime
  • WEA Clients and Friends Letter



  • October 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • New HIPAA Challenges - Employee Release of Medical Information
  • Workforce Skills Gap Widening
  • Employees Granted Personal Online Privileges at Radio Shack
  • Annual Human Resources Calendar


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Annual Human Resources Calendar
  • Model PHI Disclosure Authorization



  • September 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • New California Domestic Partner Law
  • California Job Killer Bills Awaiting Signature or Veto
  • California Labor Commissioner Opinion on Sales Commission and PTO
  • IRS Adds Over-The-Counter Drugs to FSAs
  • Finkle to Speak at Seyfarth 2003 Symposium


  • Monthly Attachment
  • The 2003 Labor + Employment Law Series



  • August 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • Workplace Violence In Chicago
  • Best Practices of Successful Companies
  • New HR Challenge - Camera Cell Phones



  • July 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • Avoid HIPAA Administration by Obtaining FMLA Certification
  • Employment Legislation Update
  • Workplace Violence Nightmare


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Department of Labor Form WH-380



  • June 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • Workers' Compensation Crisis Deepens
  • Employers Will Face Huge Health Bills by 2010
  • Time To Re-Evaluate Your Arbitration Agreement


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 10 Workers' Compensation Survival Tips



  • May 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • PLUGGING THE FUTURE BRAIN DRAIN
  • PHYSICIAN RANKING: NEW TOOL FOR FIGHTING HEALTHCARE COSTS
  • DEFINITION OF "EMPLOYER" UNDER ATTACK
  • SAVE YOUR BUSINESS WITH PERCENTAGE COMPENSATION



  • April 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • EMPLOYEE TRAINING YIELDS LARGE RETURNS
  • LESSONS FROM SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES IN THE CURRENT ECONOMY
  • WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS: LITTLE MISTAKES CAN HAVE BIG CONSEQUENCES



  • March 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • Wage and Hour Litigation: Employment Lawsuit DuJour
  • Don't Get Scammed on Parking Spaces
  • Severance Plan Benefits vs. Negotiated Separation Package



  • February 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • PREVENTING IDENTITY THEFT AT WORK-NEW CRIMES, NEW EMPLOYER LIABILITY
  • DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE A MILITARY LEAVE POLICY?
  • DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS INCREASE IN 2002



  • Special Edition

    February 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • San Rafael Chamber of Commerce HR Workshop


  • Monthly Attachment
  • SRCC HR Workshop Details



  • January 2003

    Inside this issue:
  • Senior Executives Falsify Resumes Too
  • Support The Hiring Process By Marketing Your Organization
  • Important First Quarter HR Compliance Reminders



  • December 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • NOTICE: NEW CALIFORNIA LEGISLATION SUMMARY
  • NEW YEAR, NEW CALIFORNIA LAWS
  • PAUL FINKLE AWARDED CMC DESIGNATION



  • November 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • LIMITING THE RISKS OF HOLIDAY PARTIES
  • MINIMIZING THE COST OF WORKPLACE CONFLICT
  • HIPAA PRIVACY RULES-ACT NOW TO AVOID LIABILITY LATER


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 2003 ATTENDANCE-TRACKING CALENDAR



  • October 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS-NEW CALIFORNIA RULES, NEW FORMS
  • CALIFORNIA NOW HAS ITS OWN "WARN" ACT
  • COURT EXPANDS CLAIMS CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS CAN ARBITRATE


  • Monthly Attachment
  • BACKGROUND CHECK RELEASE AND AUTHORIZATION AND DISCLOSURE (DIRECT EMPLOYER INVESTIGATION)



  • September 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • California First With Paid Family Care Leave
  • Good Communication Results in Employee Retention
  • Seven Bay Area Companies Are Best Companies For Working Mothers



  • August 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • CA Labor Commissioner Unfriendly to Employers
  • Motivating Employees In Challenging Times
  • The Benefits of Cross Training



  • July 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • Employee Handbook May Form Contract
  • Screen Saver Policies?
  • OSHA Requests Comment On Proposed Delay Of Record Keeping Provisions
  • Advisory on CA Workers’ Compensation
  • Downsizing Pointers


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Downsizing Considerations for Employers
  • Reduction in Force Checklist



  • June 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • New California Privacy Law Effective July 1
  • Unique Staffing Concept Touted as the Future Workforce in America
  • ADA Requires Employer to Rehire Drug Addict



  • May 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • New Study Finds HR Outsourcing On the Rise
  • California Labor Commissioner Clarifies "Salary Basis Test"
  • Employers Can Help Balance Work/Family Issues This Summer



  • April 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • FMLA Notice Requirements
  • RIF Can Impact FMLA Leave
  • No More Indefinite Medical Coverage for California Employees on Workers’ Comp Leaves
  • Healthcare Costs For Small Employers Significantly Increased


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Model FMLA Letter - California



  • March 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • Overbroad Non-Competition Clause Unenforceable
  • U.S. Supreme Court Overturns NLRB Back Pay Order to Illegal Alien
  • New Background Screening Requirements in California


  • Monthly Attachment
  • California Background Screening Disclosure Form



  • February 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • Harassment Defense Limited for California Employers
  • Training Pays Off For Business - Failing to Train Can Be Costly
  • HR Software Evaluation


  • Monthly Attachment
  • HR Software Needs Assessment



  • January 2002

    Inside this issue:
  • Expensive Workplace Prank
  • Post OSHA 200 Log Summaries in February
  • Sign or Be Fired Rule Results In Million Dollar Verdict
  • Developing An Effective Job Market Strategy


  • Monthly Attachment
  • 2002 Attendance Tracking Calendar



  • December 2001

    Inside this issue:
  • New OSHA Record-Keeping Revisions Effective 01-01-02
  • New Legislation Impacts CA Employers
  • Coping With Continuing Uncertainty
  • WEA Releases Its New Web-Based HRMS System


  • Monthly Attachment
  • Stress Reducing, Motivating, Morale Boosters




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