Summary of Program
The risks involved in misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor rather than an employee have always been serious. A number of federal and state agencies regulate the proper classification of workers and have the authority to impose significant monetary and non-monetary sanctions against employers who get the classification wrong.
Program Highlights
By: Darrell P. White
On April 5, 2016, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed an ordinance requiring local businesses to effectively provide their employees with six-weeks of fully-paid parental leave. Click here to view. Under existing California law, employees may receive up to 55% of their wages for six weeks through the California’
By: Vida L. Thomas
Conducting workplace investigations is not easy. The process is filled with land mines that can trip up even the most experienced investigator. Although there are many mistakes I’ve seen investigators make, these are the three most common.
Trap #1: Failing To Define The Investigation’s Scope Before You Begin.
Investigations are tricky
Thursday, February 25, 2016 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm (ET)
Please join Brendan J. Begley in a two-hour LIVE Webcast. A seasoned panel of thoughtful leaders and professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group will offer the audience with an in-depth discussion of the current issues in ERISA Litigation. For example, speakers will present their
Most employers know that it is crucial to have well trained supervisors to help ensure that rank and file employees perform their jobs effectively and efficiently. However, many employers don’t realize how important it is that supervisors be trained to understand the many employment laws that govern the workplace. Untrained supervisors can take actions (or
