Under federal law, if a worker is 40 or older, they fall into a protected class. These workers have specific legal protections against employment discrimination. Employers and employees alike may know this. Even so, those protections do not keep discrimination from...
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How is AB-5 working for businesses?
California employers are familiar with AB-5 by now. The law aimed to protect workers from misclassification. Employers have had to use the ABC test to reevaluate whether workers they classified as independent contractors are indeed contractors under these terms....
Employers must take care when using AI
Nearly every day, a new article on artificial intelligence (AI) seems to pop-up, particularly in the context of its use in various business settings. Many California employers may already use AI, while others are looking to implement it in their operations. It is...
Hiring for your small business? What to keep in mind
Whether you are opening the doors of your first small business, or you are growing your business, hiring employees is a critical step. Approaching this process can be overwhelming, especially while balancing other aspects of your business. A CHALLENGING FIRST STEP...
How should small business owners handle wage issues?
Concerns about inflation are leading to financial stress for nearly everyone across the country – including small business owners. It can already be difficult to strike a balance between running a business and efficiently managing finances, and the current...
Do employers have to pay remote work expenses?
Over the past two years, many California businesses transitioned to full-time remote work. It has become the norm for many employers and employees across the country, as well as a convenient option. However, remote work comes with its own risks. Employers faced new...
Accessibility should still be a primary focus for businesses
When you begin the hiring process, you often have one goal in mind: to find the right talent for your business. You want employees you can trust to meet consumer needs and uphold your business’s values. Of course, there are other elements to this process than finding...
Age discrimination on the rise? What employers should know.
Hiring new talent is one of the many factors that help the business world keep moving and growing. It is a chance for employers to introduce new perspectives into their business and company culture. Even so, employers must ensure their efforts and endeavors to bring...
Disputes over PPE could be on the rise
Workplace safety is a hot-button issue. PPE was already one of the most critical issues in the construction industry,. The COVID-19 pandemic placed more emphasis on PPE than ever before. Employees began to worry about safety measures and PPE to mitigate the risks of...
Exit interviews: Important tools to protect trade secrets
Employers know that terminating employment requires a delicate process. Whether an employee resigned, retired or was let go, employers must ensure they continue to uphold the employee’s rights. However, they must also take steps to protect their business as well. One...
