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Physical Requirements and Job Descriptions

Physical Requirements and Job Descriptions (LANGUAGE FOR ADA COMPLIANT JOB DESCRIPTIONS) Many employers have written job descriptions for positions at their companies. However, most companies don’t realize that including the physical requirements and working conditions of a position is as important as the duties and qualifications. If there are environmental, psychological, and or physiological requirements […]

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How to Effectively Use a Performance Improvement Plan

Performance Improvement Plan Often when discussing employee performance issues with clients, I ask them if they want to go the progressive discipline route with this employee or do they want to do a performance improvement plan (PIP). Usually when I ask this question I get a confused, look: “what’s the difference between a verbal or written warning and […]

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New Test for Independent Contractors in California

The ABC Test for Independent Contractors At the end of April, the California Supreme Court issued its long-awaited opinion in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, clarifying the standard for determining whether workers in California should be classified as employees or as independent contractors. The Court held that there is a presumption that individuals […]

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I-9 Best Practices

With the recent increase in immigration enforcement priorities, employers should ensure that they are correctly completing and maintaining I-9 forms for their employees. What is an I-9? The I-9 form is used for verifying the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States. All U.S. employers must ensure proper completion […]

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