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Employee Handbooks in California: Are They a Must?

Chugh LLP

Employee handbooks are a basis of communication for human resources (HR) departments and the first line of defense against lawsuits. They should be drafted according to the needs of each individual workplace and according to the requirements of state and federal law. should employers draft their own employee handbooks?

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Law Firm Viewpoint: The Best Interview Question and Answer

Attorney at Work

Once that applicant has become an employee, sometimes the smoothest interview talker can become a human resources nightmare. The answer could tell you a lot about how the candidate views deadlines, billing and how many drafts are enough. Guidance for the interviewer is seen less often. The Killer Question. Do you agree?”.

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Form I-9: Avoiding Common Compliance Pitfalls

Chugh LLP

When an error occurs, employers can draft a written explanation of why the error happened and attach it to the Form I-9 in question. Train your human resource (HR) personnel on how to properly complete the Form I-9 and correct any errors. My recent hire never signed or dated section 1 in form i-9. what can i do now?

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Eight Legal Software Solutions for Eight Fields of Law

Attorney at Work

Designed for use by both human resources and legal professionals, GovDocs helps employers maintain compliance with regulations around labor law postings, minimum wage, and paid leave across the U.S. The flagship product is an AI-enabled drafting and proofreading tool that dramatically reduces patent errors. Website: govdocs.com.

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Why Gen Z Preferences Should Matter to Law Firms

LawTechnologyToday

However, compared to their Gen Y counterparts, Gen Zers appear to place more value on opportunities for advancement and meaningful work and are much less likely to cite more money (28% versus 42% for Gen Y) as incentives to work harder and stay at an employer longer, according to the human resource consulting firm Randstad.

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10 Ways to Instantly Improve Employee Development

The Process Street

When drafting a training and development program, you must factor in such issues. Consider networking with professionals at organizations, like the Society for Human Resource Management , to find out what’s going on in the world of training and development.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”.