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Are you using your unlimited memos? Trying the new search engine? Log on to the next FREE lunchtime webinar to make sure you're taking advantage of the many benefits of your Employers Group membership. The next “Getting the Most” webinar is on: If you're new to EG, tend to use only one service and want to know about more, or just haven't had time to keep up with our new features, join us to learn why an EG membership is such a valuable resource! Register (free to members) by sending an email to msc@employersgroup.com, or by calling 800.748.8484 (option 3). New! Member Appreciation Breakfasts In 2007, Employers Group will host member appreciation breakfasts throughout the state. These sessions give members the opportunity to network, meet Employers Group staff and receive information on a current or emerging HR issue. These sessions are free of charge and early registration is recommended.
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With frantic holiday spending behind us, for many, the first months of the New Year bring added stresses in the form of higher credit card bills, increased minimum payment amounts and mounting debt. Financial stress on employees has a far reaching impact on both the lives of the individuals and how they function at work. For the individual, this stress can lead to alcohol/drug abuse, marital difficulties and depression, and for the employer, loss of productivity, increased absenteeism or even theft. An EAP can help Share the information below with your employees as a first step in the right direction. Credit mania or plastic fantastic? The Credit Quiz
A negative answer to any of these questions may warn you of a need to awaken from financial fantasies. If your credit cards’ revolving credit seems to take you round and round and never stop; if your credit cards seem to drive your purchases, leading you to buy simply by providing the opportunity; then it is time to seek help. You can learn to deal realistically with your finances. Relieving financial stress Credit counseling services are national non-profit organizations providing free or low cost credit counseling. These professionals are also skilled in budgeting and can help set up a debt repayment plan for you. Many employers provide support, information, and outside referrals through employee assistance programs (EAP). Legal rights
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Q: Who is impacted by the new San Francisco sick leave ordinance, Proposition F? A: After February 5, 2007, any employer who exercises control over wages, hours, or working conditions – directly or indirectly (e.g., through the services of a staffing agency) – of any individual within the geographic boundaries of the City and County of San Francisco, including part-time, temporary, and Welfare-to-Work employees, must provide their employees paid sick leave. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement in San Francisco has taken the position that employees with home offices outside the City must also be credited hours toward paid leave for the actual time they spent working within the geographic borders of the City and County. Q: What does Proposition F require employers to do? A: Employers of 10 or more employees must permit those employees to accrue at least one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked and bank unused sick leave up to a maximum of no less than 72 hours. Employers of less than 10 employees must let employees accrue sick leave at the same rate (one hour for every 30 worked) but small employers may cap the accrual at 40 hours instead of 72. The requirements address minimum accruals only; employers with more generous policies are permitted to continue administering their existing leave practices provided they meet all the conditions of Proposition F. Employers must permit unused sick leave to be carried over from year to year until the employee reaches the accrual cap. New hires must be allowed to begin accruing sick leave no later than 90 days after they begin their employment. Q: How does this interface with California Labor Code § 233 (i.e., “kincare”)? A: In contrast to San Francisco’s ordinance, state law currently has no mandate that employers extend any paid sick leave benefits to their employees; however, if employers do offer paid sick leave, employees must be allowed to use half a year’s accrual to care for the illness of a parent, child, spouse, or domestic partner (including any legal ward or guardian). Under Proposition F, employers must allow employees to use all available sick leave to care not just for the individuals listed above, but also for any sibling, grandparent, or grandchild. The individuals may be connected via biological, step-, adoption, and foster care relationships. Unwed and unpartnered employees may designate one individual in lieu of a spouse or partner to whom they will dedicate such leave time. The point at which they may do so is after the individual works the first 30 hours under the paid sick leave policy and for the next 10 days. If the employee misses this window, they must be afforded an opportunity to make such a designation annually (also with a 10-day window). EDD Alert! The EDD has determined that incorrect effective dates may have been used for some payments cashiered between January 2 and January 29, 2007. Employers may receive erroneous penalty billings as a result of this problem. EDD is working to identify and correct the impacted accounts and do not currently have an estimate of when this will be complete. If you received a statement and believe it relates to the period in question, no action is required at this time. However, if you prefer not to wait or are unsure whether you fall within the period in question, you may call the Taxpayer Assistance Center at 1-888-745-3886 to verify the accuracy of the account. |
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In today’s tight labor market, salvaging executives and key employees who may have veered off of their career paths (for any number of reasons) can be a valuable practice. Mergers, acquisitions, management changes and organizational re-alignment, to name a few, can be contributors to declining productivity, excessive absences or lateness and/or human relations problems such as poor communication and low morale in previously successful, productive employees. Transition management is not only helping people transition out of a company, but can also help key employees adjust to changes or challenges within the company and preserve valuable, trained and experienced staff. This is where a Mid-Career Check-Up can be of great help. Benefits for employers Deeper insight to employee issues For more information on transition management services such as Mid-Career Check-Ups and Outplacement through Employers Group’s partner, Peter K. Studner Associates, please contact Katherin Scott at (213) 765-3949 or kscott@employersgroup.com. |
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New in 2007! We are introducing a Leadership Skills training program for your Spanish-speaking employees. In addition, we have developed a Self-Study English program, which is available to purchase (click here for Featured Products). Leadership Skills Certificate Program in Spanish For companies not wanting to send employees to the full certificate program, registration is allowed for individual modules. In addition, any module, any skill set or the entire series can be delivered on-site to a group of employees. Many of the modules would be perfect for any current leader, high-value employee or even front-line employee giving them the skills and tools they need to be more successful in your company. Leadership Skills courses now available:
Employers Group is now accepting registrations for Spanish leadership skills certificate programs in:
To register for these programs, please click here or call Members Services at 800.748.8484 (option 3). For on-site delivery, please email training@employersgroup.com or contact your Professional Services Manager or call 800.748.8484. |
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English Without Barriers is a self-study English course geared specifically for Spanish speakers. Employers Group, through a partnership with Lexicon, is able to provide this #1 selling program for just $999 per set. That is a price savings of almost $300! How can you utilize this in your workplace?
Unsure if your employees would be receptive to the program? How can you communicate this to your employees? How do I order and get started? |
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