Not all companies have an employee handbook. You're not obligated to give workers documentation that they can refer to when learning the ropes or asking questions about the processes used in a new job. However, if you're considering it, there are some major benefits...
Disability discrimination when hiring: The basics
Both California and federal law are clear about existing protections for employees with disabilities. But for any business, the effort to ensure compliance with discrimination laws should begin much earlier: during the hiring stage.There are a number of guidelines...
Can you put out a job ad for recent college graduates?
You have a job opening and the ideal candidate is one who is up-to-date on technology, modern trends and things of this nature. Maybe you want them to run your social media accounts, for instance. You need someone who uses social media all of the time and who...
What is California’s state minimum wage?
California, like most every other state in the U.S., has its minimum wage standards that they expect all employers to pay their workers. This starting pay rate varies depending on the size of the staff that a company has and the industry that they operate in.The...
Accommodating workers with Autism in the hospitality industry
Renowned professor Temple Grandin said that “the world needs all kinds of minds” in her 2013 Ted Talk. Ms. Grandin, like numerous others across the U.S., has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), previously known as Autism. The disorder can be challenging to characterize...
Does your company need a complaint or reporting process?
Fulfilling your obligations to clients or customers is only one aspect of running a successful business. You also have to hire and retain skilled workers who help you grow your business. Unfortunately, where there are people dealing with one another, the potential...
It is worth it to remove toxic workers
If you have toxic workers and you're not sure what to do with them, some say the answer is simple: Fire them.After all, according to one report, toxic workers make their fellow employees "54 times more likely to quit." And that's just if you have one of these toxic...
Accommodating employees with disabilities
There are several laws that protect disabled employees in the workplace. From the California Fair Employment and Housing Act to the Disabled Persons Act, these laws exist so that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as those without disabilities.One...
Can you deny employees immediate vacation time?
You hire a new employee. However, it seems like it may not be a good fit after all when they come into your office during their first week on the job and ask to take some vacation time. You point out that your vacation plan tells them specifically that they cannot...
The importance of a company handbook
There are many things to consider when starting a new company. What type of company to form, how your company will beat competitors, what type of culture you want for your company, the list goes on. One very important piece of information your company needs is a...
