Worker's Comp: Double-Digit Increases
July 19, 2001—A study of worker-compensation claims in eight large state shows that claim costs grew by 11 percent in 1997 and 1998, the most recent years available for review.
Jury Awards $90M in OT Case
July 12, 2001—A California jury has awarded $90 million to employees of an insurance company, in a case that could put pressure on employers statewide to change their overtime practices, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Calif. Ruling In Workers Comp Liability
July 10, 2001—In California, someone who hires a contractor to perform dangerous work is not liable if an employee of that contractor - covered by workers compensation - is hurt or killed on the job.
Hiring, Retaining Still Tough For Nonprofits
June 26, 2001—Despite boosting their salaries, nonprofit organizations continue to face recruitment and retention difficulties, a survey of northern California nonprofits shows.
Warning Brings Change in Furlough Plans
June 25, 2001—At least four hi-tech employers in California's Silicon Valley have revised their plans to force some employees to take unpaid leave or vacation time in the first week of July, after a state labor official warned that such furloughs could cause legal problems.
DOL Suing Company for Pension Violations
March 07, 2001—LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has filed suit against Avcon Inc., a California-based Delaware corporation, and its former chief financial officer for violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Glitch in CA Law Creates Overtime Havoc
March 02, 2001—California started out with a good intention--exempting well-paid computer programmers from costly overtime requirements.
Sex-Change Benefits May Be Approved
February 21, 2001—The city of San Francisco is considering extending its health care insurance plan for municipal employees to cover sex-change operations.
California Decision Makes Firing Easier
October 11, 2000—Employers in California are breathing easier this week thanks to a new California Supreme Court ruling.
Survey Claims 60 Percent of Employees Will Job-Hop Within A Year
April 26, 2000—LAGUNA HILLS, Calif.-- In offices across the country, people are asking the questions: how can we hire fast enough, who can we steal employees from, and how can we be more competitive with compensation packages?
