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Employee Twitter accounts: Who really owns the followers?

02/07/2013

With people generating more than 340 million tweets daily, Twitter has become a social media phenomenon … and an employment liability risk. One important issue: Who owns an employee’s Twitter handle? And if your em­­ployees post on their work-related Twitter accounts, can they “take” the followers when they leave?

Bank of America cutting back flex, work-at-home positions

02/01/2013

Charlotte-based Bank of America has started curtailing its popular work-from-home program called “My Work”. Employee usage has risen steadily over the years, but now Bank of America is cutting back as part of a larger cost-cutting move called Project New BAC.

The HR I.Q. Test: February ’13

02/01/2013

Test your knowledge of recent trends in employment law, comp & benefits and other HR issues with our monthly mini-quiz …

Warn managers: You can be personally liable for leave mistakes

01/26/2013

If you’re looking for incentives to get managers and supervisors to pay attention during FMLA training sessions, look no further. Simply point out that they can be held personally liable if they deny FMLA benefits to which an employee is entitled.

Training, strong policies key to keeping workplace harassment-free

01/25/2013
No doubt your company has a sexual harassment policy in place. However, it may have been drafted long ago and may have been long ignored by supervisors and subordinates alike. If you suspect this is the case, it’s time to dust off the document, review it and start making sure all your supervisors and managers take it seriously.

Networking: How to schmooze like a pro without feeling phony

01/23/2013
Networking is an essential part of building a pro­­fessional career, but it’s a skill that doesn’t come naturally to many people. For some, it can sometimes feel downright sleazy. It doesn’t have to be that way. Try these tips for “classy” schmoozing:

Boost HR productivity to become a true strategic player

01/22/2013

Execs in your organization constantly look for ways to reduce labor costs and improve workforce productivity to keep up with competition. Most likely, those bosses don’t ask your advice … and you don’t give it. To start playing a role in improving productivity, take these steps.

What are California’s rules on employee access to personnel records?

01/22/2013
Q. An employee has asked to see his records. How soon do we have to respond?

New California restrictions on employer access to social media info

01/22/2013
Amendments to Labor Code Chapter 2.5 implementing AB 1844 took effect Jan. 1. The amendments bar employers from asking employees or job applicants for any social media account information.

New California rules protect employees’ right to wear religious garb

01/22/2013
The start of the New Year saw the enactment of several new California employment laws, including one that requires accommodation of employees’ religious dress and grooming needs.