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As the coronavirus spread ramps up and more people are being asked to self-isolate, many employers are scrambling to put systems in place to allow their employees to telecommute. Many companies are not set up for telecommuting arrangements, and they have legitimate concerns about productivity, communications ― and even the possibility of workers’ comp claims
As the coronavirus spread ramps up and more people are being asked to self-isolate, many employers are scrambling to put systems in place to allow their employees to telecommute. Many companies are not set up for telecommuting arrangements, and they have legitimate concerns about productivity, communications ― and even the possibility of workers’ comp claims
Yesterday, the counties of Sacramento, Monterey, and Santa Cruz adopted the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Order that was passed on Monday by six Bay Area counties. These Orders are in effect for the next three weeks, until April 7. (The nine counties and links to the individual orders are below.) On Monday, March 16, 2020, Governor Newsom
As if businesses didn’t have enough to worry about, online scammers have started sending out malicious e-mails to organizations about coronavirus that appear to be from business partners or public institutions. The criminals send these to rank and file employees in the hope that at least one of them will click on a link or
As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the world and the number of cases growing in the U.S., there is a lot of hysteria and misinformation about how to protect yourself from this new virus strain. More and more people are wearing surgical masks when they go outside, thinking it will protect them, and some people
As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the world and the number of cases growing in the U.S., there is a lot of hysteria and misinformation about how to protect yourself from this new virus strain. More and more people are wearing surgical masks when they go outside, thinking it will protect them, and some people
Question: Are employers required to grant employees time off from work for religious holidays? Answer: According to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, covered employers must make reasonable accommodations for employees’ religious observances. The act generally applies to employers with 15 or more employees, although some state laws may create similar obligations for smaller
The Internal Revenue Service just issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. Beginning on January 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 57.5 cents per
While Employee handbooks are not required by law, they are a best practice for an organization. Handbooks clearly convey policies and help protect companies from litigation. Employee handbooks are an essential part of effective human resources (HR) management and positive employee relations. Handbooks can also play a critical role in demonstrating employment law compliance. While
In California, there are four different types of employment-protected leave that an employee may qualify for during and after their pregnancy, most of which can be taken consecutively. Although employers are not required to pay their employees during these leaves, most California employees are likely to qualify to receive California state disability insurance payments during
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