Cheri Corfey
7 Essential Components for an Effective Job Description
Creating a clear and engaging job description is vital for attracting the right candidates to your small business. A well-crafted...
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Cheri Corfey
Oct 312 min read
The Horrors of Employee Terminations
One of the most challenging aspects of working in Human Resources is having to terminate an employee. This task is often dreaded by HR...
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Cheri Corfey
Oct 303 min read
Maximizing Employee Well-Being: 5 Foolproof Steps to a Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, but it can also lead to considerable stress for employees. The pressure to balance work...
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Cheri Corfey
Apr 14, 20221 min read
EEO-1 Reporting Is Now Open
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that the 2021 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection is now open. The...
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Cheri Corfey
Sep 4, 20202 min read
We’re cutting back hours of some employees. Do I need to reclassify them as part-time?
Not necessarily. It’s up to you to decide how many hours employees need to work in a week to be considered full-time. While we generally...
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Cheri Corfey
Aug 14, 20201 min read
Can I require my exempt employees to work weekends? If so, do I need to pay them for extra hours?
Yes, you can require an exempt employee to work weekends and not pay them extra, assuming they are properly classified this way. It’s...
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Cheri Corfey
Aug 1, 20202 min read
Responding to Anonymous Complaints: Dos and Don'ts
If you receive an anonymous complaint, it is important to remain calm and review the complaint objectively regardless of how egregious...
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Cheri Corfey
Jul 31, 20201 min read
We’ve heard that some employees aren’t sanitizing their workstations and wearing masks...
Do we need to investigate safety violations even if no one has made an official complaint? Yes, I recommend you investigate the matter...
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Cheri Corfey
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Does “at-will employment” mean we can terminate without risk?
No, termination always comes with some risk, even when the employment is at-will. While at-will employment allows either you or the...
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Cheri Corfey
Jul 28, 20201 min read
Are depression and anxiety considered disabilities?
They can be, yes. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), an individual with a disability is a person who: Has a physical or...
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Cheri Corfey
Jul 23, 20201 min read
Is it okay to wish our employees a happy birthday on our company social media page?
There’s no law against it, but some employees may feel that announcing their birthday violates their privacy. While it’s great that you...
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Cheri Corfey
Jun 5, 20201 min read
Virtual Happy Hours
Set expectations around respectful behavior
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Cheri Corfey
Mar 14, 20201 min read
If an employee is out due to sickness, can you ask them if they have COVID-19 symptoms?
In most circumstances, employers shouldn’t ask about an employee’s symptoms, as that could be construed as a disability-related inquiry....
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Cheri Corfey
Mar 12, 20201 min read
Employer’s Guide to the Coronavirus
While the scale of the Coronavirus outbreak seems daunting, it’s important to remember that we’ve seen similar global pandemics over the...
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Cheri Corfey
Jun 11, 20191 min read
Minimum wage increase in the city of Alameda
New minimum wage in the city of Alameda effective July 1, 2019
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Cheri Corfey
Jun 7, 20193 min read
What happens if an employee is misclassified as an independent contractor?
An employer will owe up to three years of back taxes on the misclassifed employee's wages, in addition to fines and interest. And more..
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Cheri Corfey
Jun 6, 20192 min read
Another reason to take a look at your workers' classification
As you are likely aware, California law on determining employee/independent contractor status changed significantly with the adoption of...
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Cheri Corfey
Jun 5, 20191 min read
Can an employee returning from FMLA leave be placed in a different role?
Returning from FMLA
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Cheri Corfey
Oct 4, 20181 min read
Can You Prohibit Political Discussions at Work?
You can limit political speech and associated conduct that are not work-related—provided you don’t infringe on protected rights or laws
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Cheri Corfey
Aug 3, 20182 min read
Small Amounts of Off-the-Clock Work
A July 2018 decision of the California Supreme Court, Troester v. Starbucks, significantly increased employers’ responsibility to ensure tha
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