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Posted by MIchael Trust SPHR1 at 2/20/2009 7:27 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Should HR professionals be licensed?
I primarily work in California, which is a highly regulated state when it comes to HR. I often wondered if HR professionals should be licensed  in order to practice in CA. If we think about it, people like cosmetologists, barbers, real estate professionals (of which I used to be!), etc. are all licensed, and while their roles are all important, doesn't HR at least rise to that level, if not exceed that level, of knowledge, and risk? If so, shouldn't HR people be licensed? Interested in thoughts. Thanks.
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Posted by MIchael Trust SPHR1 at 2/15/2009 6:59 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Employee Free Choice Act
union union avoidance EFCA employee free choice act
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Posted by MIchael Trust SPHR1 at 2/15/2009 6:31 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Lilly's law
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Posted by MIchael Trust SPHR1 at 2/15/2009 6:29 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Independent Contractor Legal Ruling Seen as Equivalent of Being Employee
Given the recent 9th Circuit ruling in Swift v. Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice, Brokers must now be more cognizant of employment laws and regulations. While this case dealt specifically with a Title VII Sexual Harassment claim, the Court found for this purpose that the independent contractor was in fact the equivalent to an employee. Employees are subject to all employment laws. In California, such laws would include disability discrimination, potential wage and hour claims, harassment claims, marital, familial, sexual orientation, and other "protected statuses or 'perceived statuses'", Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (because CA law already requires brokers ...
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Posted by MIchael Trust SPHR1 at 3/10/2007 8:22 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Welcome!!
Welcome to my new new blog about Human Resources. I'm based in California and am starting a human resources consultancy - a service provided "live" or virtually. I'm looking forward to meeting other HR professionals, as well as those who need HR assistance. Blog away!! I look forward to your posts. ...
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Posted by MIchael Trust SPHR1 at 2/19/2007 5:53 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)