Performance improvement plans, or “PIPs,” get a bad name among employees – and sometimes, that’s not exactly unfair. Some employers have been known to use a PIP as more of a documentation tool that helps ease concerns about wrongful termination claims than they do for...
Harassment claims are bound to arise at some point in your organization. How you deal with them can make or break your company. The employees could feel happier and safer if you handle it right, and your organization could avoid any negative publicity. Here is what...
In past times, California human resources (HR) departments were regarded as little more than offices staffed with paper pushers. Now, these departments are vibrant, active portions of Santa Ana businesses. Members of modern human resource departments shoulder many...
Like most relationships in business, the employer/employee relationship is governed by a legal contract. Contracts generally serve the purpose of protecting the interests of all parties. They can be utilized as a means of preventing disputes that result in costly...
If you’re in business long enough, you’re eventually going to encounter all kinds of employees – some good, some bad. A lot of employers are very nervous about giving their honest assessment of a former employee, however, when they’re called for a reference. They’re...
The last session of the California Legislature was a busy one, and lawmakers presented Gov. Gavin Newsom with a pile of bills for his signature. He has recently signed a number of bills into law that will affect employers and employees throughout California. Some of...
Going into the dental profession requires years of education, followed by serious personal risk as you try to establish your own professional practice. However, if you are like many dentists, you didn't spend time pursuing an advanced degree just to be an employee of...
Does your small business really need an employee handbook? As a business owner, you may wonder if there's any point in drafting an employee handbook. You suspect that many of your employees will barely thumb through it. Just the same, these handbooks do have value. A...
You were pretty sure that you were the last person your former employee would put down as a reference -- until the phone call came. You know their new potential employer is trying to avoid hiring a bad employee, but you’re not sure what you can say. Will the truth get...
Employment laws vary drastically from state to state. While California does not enforce any kind of non-compete agreement or restrictive covenant, Nevada does allow restrictive covenants as part of employment contracts. However, non-compete agreements are subject to...
