Tag: benefits

‘Misconduct’ Not Automatic Cause for Denying Unemployment Benefits
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Posted in Termination

‘Misconduct’ Not Automatic Cause for Denying Unemployment Benefits

We terminated an employee, and she has filed a claim for unemployment benefits. We want to fight her claim because she was fired for falsifying…

Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits
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Posted in Benefits Exempt/Nonexempt Time Off

Hours Worked, Not ‘Full-Time’ Label Key to Managing Benefits

What is the minimum number of hours an employee needs to work to be considered full-time? California and federal law generally do not categorize the…