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Short Takes
Short Takes are brief but thorough answers by our experts on key areas of confusion and concern for employers, including benefits, overtime, and leaves.
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Short Takes: Background Checks
July 2008
We're hiring maid staff for our hotel. Is there a specific type of background check we should perform? We're looking to do the minimum possible while still being responsible. . . . more
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Short Takes: Dress Codes
June 2008
Is it legal to have a dress code that prohibits employees from wearing religious icons such as cross necklaces? . . . more
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Short Takes: Investigations
June 2008
What do we do when we've completed an internal investigation and the alleged wrongdoer just denies the allegation, leaving us with a "he said, she said" problem? . . . more
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Short Takes: Leaves
June 2008
Can we require an employee to give us advance notice if he or she will be going out on leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or the California Family Rights Act (CFRA)? . . . more
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Short Takes: Travel Time
May 2008
My employees report to the yard to pick up equipment and then travel to the jobsite. I pay mileage for their travel time from the yard to the jobsite. If I send them from home to the jobsite first, then to the yard, do I have to pay them from that jobsite to the yard, even though the jobsite is closer to their homes than the yard? . . . more
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Short Takes: Wellness
May 2008
We have about 350 employees across 17 worksites, and the greatest number of employees we have in any one location is about 80. We'd like to start a health and wellness program, but how do we get it going when we have people all over the place? . . . more
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Short Takes: Meal Breaks
May 2008
We have a call center, and we're wondering how much flexibility we have in scheduling meal breaks. If we have to make sure employees have their meal break before working more than five hours, that's a pretty tight fit for us. What can we do to ensure adequate coverage while people take breaks? . . . more
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Short Takes: Sheriffs
April 2008
Are we required to allow sheriffs and other people who wish to serve subpoenas or court papers on an employee to enter our facilities? . . . more
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Short Takes: Rest Periods
February 2008
A worker says 10 minutes isn't enough time to get to the break room, have coffee, and return to her workstation. Do we have to pay employees for time spent walking to and from the break area? . . . more
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