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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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