Author: HRWatchdog
Limits to Conducting Background Checks on Job Applicants
My company uses a background check company to conduct background checks on our applicants. Recently, I received a report that included a felony conviction from…
Does the California Consumer Privacy Act Prevent Me From Checking Employees’ Temperatures?
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our economy, business owners are trying their best to ensure that employees returning to the workplace are safe…
New Form I-9 Common Questions
On January 31, 2020, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published on its website a new Form I-9, which employers should’ve begun using. Employers…
Working from Home? Helpful Ergonomic Tips for You and Your Employees
Have you and your employees been working from home the last few weeks? Do your eyes feel strained or your back and neck feel stuck…
Don’t Miss This: Rules for Remote and Traveling Employees
Even before COVID-19 turned workplaces upside down, there has been a major upswing toward employees working from home. While this continuing trend offers many advantages,…
Guide to Safety/Health Requirements During COVID-19 Outbreak
As an employer, where can I find safety and health information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak that is affecting my ability to do business? The…
Discounted All-in-One Posters for Your Remote Employees
With Governor Newsom’s stay-at-home order, California employers are allowing employees to work remotely just so business can continue. During this time, employers should be mindful…
Requiring a Doctor’s Note to Confirm a Disability
One of my employees who has been with the company for a few years (and who was about to get written up for failing to…
March 19 Webinar Tackles Tough Decisions
Performance issues. Misconduct. Excessively absent or late to work. Reasons for disciplining and terminating employees run the gamut — but blindsiding employees by firing them…
Bring Your Questions: Back-to-Back HR Compliance Training in Costa Mesa
SoCal, here’s a perfect opportunity to attend one or both of these interactive CalChamber training events in Costa Mesa on April 23 and 24: HR…
