HR.com Compensation eBulletin for the Week of August 11, 2008.

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In this edition of the HR.com Compensation ebulletin ELT Study Reveals Gaping Holes in Wage & Hour Compliance.

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ELT Study Reveals Gaping Holes in Wage & Hour Compliance
A recent study has shown that employers are uncertain of time reporting, complaint handling and the defensive power of training. ELT shares their findings.
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California Court of Appeal Decides Compliance with Meal Period Obligations Requires an Opportunity
Employers only have to provide an opportunity for employees to take meal periods, not ensure employees take them. If upheld on appeal, this
standard would drastically change the current interpretation of meal period requirements in California, according to a recent Californian Superior Court Case.  Littler Mendelson shares the details.
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HR.com's  2008  Events

Upcoming VIEW Online Conference & Expo Events:

> Wednesday, August 20 - "Onboarding"

Do your Team Leaders have everything they need to make sure that each new employee on their team has everything he or she needs to feel welcome and comfortable?

Leaders who are most effective at onboarding new executives understand it's up to them to make the first move, offering help at the outset rather than waiting for a request for help that might not come. Learn the important steps and skills needed to analyze your company's current onboarding process and identify
opportunities to maximize the experience for everyone.

VIEW is the first online conference for HR professionals and delivers in-depth content on HR hot topics through live and prerecorded webcasts, white papers, articles, market
research, and product info in the online Exhibit Hall.  Earn HRCI credits and join in online discussion groups.  HR professionals can login anytime from 9am to 5pm ET and participate at no charge.

> Employers of Excellence National Conference - January 27-29th, 2009

Our 7th Employers of Excellence National Conference is January 27-29, 2009 at the luxurious Green Valley Ranch Resort in exciting Las Vegas.

Many new offerings this year!  Enroll in the Healthiest Workplace Challenge and compete to win The Healthiest Workplace award!

Strategy Executive Track for Directors and VP's - January 27-28. As always, top quality Keynotes, advanced Workshop topics, and unparalleled networking with Senior HR Executives. New low price this year - just $1,595 if you register before August 15th.

New: Reality General Track for HR staff - January 28-29. Just $395! if you register before August 15th!  Earn more HRCI credits for less. VP's and Directors - bring your team!  This track includes Keynotes, Workshops, and a Trade Show - a fantastic deal!

As always, premiere keynotes, many high-caliber workshops, and lots of networking and fun.

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