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 in new talent do not lead to employment disputes. They should […]

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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 illness, and that concern overlapped with general PPE rules as well. […]

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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 step that employers may not think necessary is the exit interview. But this often-overlooked […]

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In a world dominated by technology, everything often boils down to data. Business owners must make sure they manage and protect everything from company data to consumer data. However, this wide range of categories that require employer attention also includes employee data. Employers should make sure they secure their employees’ data as well, so they […]

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Disputes with employees often stem from two concerns – their financial interests and their workplace rights. Wage and hour claims cover both of those categories. That is one of the reasons wage and hour lawsuits have become so dominant in recent years, particularly in California. Employers frequently conduct wage and salary reviews, usually when they […]

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Creating and enforcing effective company policies is a key responsibility of any employer. After all, they are the rules that inform the operation and conduct of the business and its employees. It can be a challenge to make new policies and adjust its rules, but change is inevitable, so evolving your business solutions to such […]

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Compliance is an essential part of any employer’s job. It is their responsibility to ensure they adhere to all labor laws and practices. And one practice that employers cannot overlook is timekeeping. Proper timekeeping is critical to avoid the common wage and hour lawsuits that employees bring against employers. However, it has become even more […]

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Reputation is critical in the business world, and this essentially has two components. One is the reputation it has with consumers, and the other is the reputation with past, present and potential employees. Many business owners tend to focus on building the reputation they have with consumers, but do not tend to prioritize their reputation […]

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Disability discrimination claims are on the rise according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). They have steadily increased over the last decade, making up nearly 36% of all cases filed with the EEOC in 2020. That is why employers must be consciously aware of the steps they can take to reduce those claims, especially […]

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California employers should know that retaliation charges can pose a serious risk their business. It is not only illegal, but it can cause significant harm. EMPLOYER RETALIATION STILL ON THE RISE The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reports that cases of retaliation are still increasing at a significant rate over the years. In 2020, retaliation […]

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