On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 16, 2021 | employment law, transportation & logistics
Running all of the aspects of a trucking company requires great attention to detail. Employers must organize timetables, shipments as well as drivers to ensure they fulfill their contracts and maintain success. Owners of transportation companies know they must also...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 8, 2021 | business litigation, employment law
All business owners take great care to prevent legal disputes. However, it is almost impossible to totally eliminate the risk they face. That is simply the reality of navigating the business world. Even so, there are ways that business owners can protect their...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 6, 2021 | employment law
All employers know their responsibilities and obligations when it comes to their workers’ personal protective equipment (PPE). Fulfilling these obligations is necessary to keep workers safe and employers in line with state and federal regulations. However, in the...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Jan 4, 2021 | employment law
When employees spend roughly forty hours a week together, it is common to establish important connections and meaningful friendships. In some cases, those friendships might develop into a relationship. Most employers might not think this is a matter of significance....
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 18, 2020 | employment law
Employers face a significant amount of stress when an employee files a complaint. After all, if an employee claims they suffered harassment or discrimination, the company could face serious financial and legal consequences. That is why employers must take immediate...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 9, 2020 | employment law
All employers take great care when hiring new employees. They want to ensure they have the proper skills and ambition to help the company succeed. Regardless of how careful employers are, the risk of legal issues remains. It is impossible to avoid all employment...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Dec 7, 2020 | employment law
Employers often have two very different perspectives when it comes to whistleblowers. Some wish to encourage their employees to come forward if they witness issues in the workplace, while others might see whistleblowers as a threat. Regardless of these perspectives,...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 16, 2020 | employment law
Day laborers make up a significant portion of California’s workforce. Groups of these individuals wait outside home improvement stores, construction staging sites and Day Labor Centers. Contractors and homeowners come through to hire people to contribute to contract...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Nov 4, 2020 | employment law
The employee handbook is not only a guide for employees, but also your legal protection against future issues with any of your company’s policies. It’s important to clearly delineate your company’s stance on employment matters and also go beyond taking a generic legal...
On behalf of Baker & Associates | Oct 23, 2020 | employment law
The year 2019 brought many changes to California employment laws. From new sexual harassment training regulations to the ABC Test for independent contractors, employers all across the state had to move fast to comply with these new laws to avoid lawsuits. However, yet...
