It’s no secret that California lawmakers have recently made many employment law changes in the last year. Now that these laws are taking effect with the start of 2020, many businesses are now pushing back against them, and how they will impact their businesses. In...
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How to respond to a wage and hour violation claim
Your company likely does its best to compensate employees in a fair and timely manner. Yet on occasion, a disgruntled employee might claim you violated wage and hour regulations. They may try pursuing a settlement, and you may worry that it will hurt your business’...
Employers must keep the CROWN Act in mind in 2020
California became the first state to ban discrimination against employees based on hairstyles in 2019. The law especially refers to hairstyles that are typically associated with races or cultures. Like many other new California laws, the Create a Respectful and Open...
Employers: Take the duty to accommodate a disabled employee seriously
Employers can avoid significant risks if they take the time to understand the duties they have under the law. And it is easy to determine what these duties are when employers understand their employees’ legal rights. A recent case highlights one of the duties that...
Employers: Why is the employer-employee relationship so important?
Employees obviously play a critical role in a company. Most California employers know that, but it often bears repeating. After all, without employees, a company might not succeed – or even survive. Therefore, employers should take care to develop a healthy...
“No-rehire” clauses are off the table
Reaching a settlement in an employment dispute can be a relief. However, negotiating the terms of a settlement agreement can also be complex because it must cover the claims, possible compensation and any contingencies. A common contingency that California employers...
Employer tips: Preventing wage and hour violations
2019 was filled with employee protests claiming they are not getting the pay they deserve. Uber drivers objected to their employment and pay status. Amazon employees across the country protested the caps on their work hours and pay. AB 5 in California is wreaking...
An overview of California’s retaliation laws for employers
Employees have the right to report labor violations in good faith. And if they file a complaint or a report, they also have state and federal protections against retaliation from their employers. Most employers understand that retaliation is illegal. However, there is...
Four Holiday-related Issues to Tackle with your Employees
Holidays - particularly the year-end Holidays, are supposed to be a time for relaxing and disconnecting. However, in the business world, that doesn't always happen. Between the end-of-year demands and the stress of trying to accommodate employee holiday needs and...
Tips for preventing disputes when your employee is family
Many employers in small- or medium-sized companies hire family members to work for them. Employers might do this as a favor or because they want to hire someone they can trust. Whatever the reason, employers would be wise to protect themselves and the company in the...
