California is known for its progressive employment laws, including comprehensive disability insurance, paid family leave, and employee leave laws. While these programs share the common goal of supporting employees during times of need, they differ in several key aspects. 1.…
Nonprofit organizations are established to serve a public cause and, therefore, are expected to be transparent in their operations. Transparency is a key value that demonstrates the integrity, honesty and trustworthiness of non-profits. However, transparency does not mean that non-profits…
In today’s fast-paced and competitive world, the pressure to perform and succeed can often lead individuals to prioritize their own comfort and well-being over the objective facts and truths that underpin successful decision-making. This tendency can be particularly dangerous in…
It is not uncommon for companies to have lower-ranking staff recruit and onboard their own supervisors. This practice may seem logical and efficient, but it raises questions about ethics and best practices in management and human resources. In this article,…
Ethical decision-making principles are especially important for Human Resources professionals, who often face complex and sensitive issues that involve the rights and interests of various stakeholders, such as employees, managers, customers, suppliers, regulators and society. Human Resources professionals have a…
(THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE – EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids employment discrimination against any individual based on that individual’s “race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” Pub. L. 88-352, Section 704,…
(THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE – EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES) In the Mendoza case, the Court held that a “lack of rigorous investigation is evidence suggesting defendants did not value the discovery of the truth so much as a way to clean up the…
Organizational misconduct is a serious issue that must be addressed by effective and timely investigations. When faced with evidence of a potential violation of policy or law, employers must take steps to conduct an employee investigation. It is important to…
National origin harassment is a form of discrimination that occurs in the workplace. It occurs when employees are harassed because of their national origin or ethnicity. National origin harassment involves the use of languages, jokes, or other forms of intimidation…
Collective bargaining is generally conducted through a trade union. Employees will pay the trade union a relatively small fee each month to be a member. In return, the trade union hires have a negotiating team to bargain on the employees…
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