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Human Resources Law for Employers
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Keeping Employee Records Private
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Employers are required to take certain steps to protect sensitive information in employee records. ... Read more
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Is an Employee Handbook a Contract?
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Does your company's employee handbook compromise your right to fire employees at will? ... Read more
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Is Your Employee Wellness Program Legal?
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
It takes time and effort to get and stay healthy. Work and family obligations make it hard for many of us to take proper care of ourselves. Not to mention the cost of medical care. These are ... Read more
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Running Criminal Background Checks on Employees Who Work With Children
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Some states require employers to take a closer look at employees who will interact with children, the elderly, and other potentially vulnerable populations. ... Read more
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Can an Employer Require Mandatory Vaccinations?
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Can your employer force you to get a flu shot? Some employers, particularly in the healthcare field, require employees to get immunized if they will be in contact with people with compromise ... Read more
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Can an Employer Be Held Liable for an Employee's Illegal Act?
by Michael Morra, Attorney · Widener University Delaware Law School
Depending on the circumstances, an employer can be held liable for the harm that results from an employee’s illegal act. This is true even if the employer did not participate in the wrongf ... Read more
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How to Avoid Legal Trouble When Conducting Performance Reviews
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Some employers require periodic meetings with their workers to discuss how well they're doing their jobs or problems they may be having. Performance reviews can be productive, but problems c ... Read more
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Discrimination Lawsuits: Basics for Employers
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Your company may not discriminate against employees based on certain protected characteristics. ... Read more
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What Is a Probationary Period and How Does It Work?
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
As an employer, it is very important for you to assess employee performance to ensure that they are achieving established performance standards. Where there is uncertainty about an employee' ... Read more
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Getting Paid for On-Call Time
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Your employer might be required to pay you for time you spend waiting by the phone for work. ... Read more
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What to Include in Your Employee Handbook
by David C. Wells, J.D. · The University of Texas at Austin School of Law
An employee handbook is an essential document for any company, whether it has several thousand employees or just a handful. It allows you to define your company’s culture, set expectations ... Read more
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Best Practices for Terminating an Employee
by Michael Morra, Attorney · Widener University Delaware Law School
No one likes the idea of firing an employee. Unfortunately, it's unavoidable for most business owners and managers. ... Read more
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Employment Contracts
by Lisa Guerin, J.D. · UC Berkeley School of Law
Learn when it makes sense to create an employment contract with your company's employees. ... Read more