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metoo movement

New Work Laws Coming From the Metoo Movement

Posted on September 24th, 2018

The metoo movement has affected more in the business world than you might have expected. Learn about the new work laws coming from the metoo movement here. #MeToo isn't just a social media rallying cry for women, it's become a social phenomenon. What started as a way for people to come forward an... read more

reasonable accomodation

Can an Employer Ever Say No to Reasonable Accommodation?

Posted on September 17th, 2018

Most employers know that you must allow a reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities and this came about because of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,. What some employers don't know, however, is that there are circumstances where you may say no. The circumstances ... read more

laws on tipped employees

A Comprehensive Guide to California Laws on Tipped Employees

Posted on September 10th, 2018

Understanding what wage you're supposed to give tipped employees can be very confusing, especially in the state of California. Read on to learn more about the sometimes confusing California laws on tipped employees. There are all types of benefits to making an hourly wage. Hourly employees ge... read more

employee leave of absence

How Long Do You Have to Hold a Job for an Employee on Leave?

Posted on August 13th, 2018

You have an employee leave of absence to deal with. That much you know. But, what you don't know is how long the leave is going to be and how long you need to keep their job open. You count on the productivity of your employees to keep your business profitable. But there's more to an employee's l... read more

affirmative defense sexual harassment

What is Affirmative Defense Against Sexual Harassment for Employers?

Posted on August 7th, 2018

Are you confused about what affirmative defense against sexual harassment means for employers? The topic can be tough to understand. Read on to learn everything you need to know about this sometimes confusing area of law. A sexual harassment lawsuit can have a devastating impact on your compan... read more

FLSA Audit

The California Business Owners Guide to Surviving an FLSA Audit

Posted on July 30th, 2018

Your business just received an FLSA audit. I know you heard Darth Vader music in your head right now and obviously, the word audit is never fun for any business owner to hear. But if you know what to expect, an audit will seem far less intimidating. Today we have some key information for Californ... read more

Handling Class action lawsuits

Your Ultimate Guide to Handling Class Action Lawsuits From Employees

Posted on July 25th, 2018

Do you have a class action lawsuit from an employee(s)? Scary situation! But you cannot just hope it goes away. It's very important to know what actions to take next. Start by reading this guide to handling class action lawsuits from employees. A class action lawsuit is one of the toughest types... read more

Fraudulent Workers Comp Claim

What to Do if Your Employee Files a Fraudulent Workers Comp Claim

Posted on July 16th, 2018

Fraudulent Workers Comp Claim: What to Do if Your Employee Files a Bogus Claim You know your employee has filed a fraudulent workers comp claim. But now the question is, what do you do about it? Read on to learn how to handle workers' comp fraud. Every year, crooked workers steal via fraudulent... read more

pregnant employees

Everything You Need to Know About Employer Rights with Pregnant Employees

Posted on July 9th, 2018

Do you have an employee who is pregnant? The laws regarding pregnant employees can be a little confusing. Here's what you need to know about employer rights with pregnant women in the state of California. As employers, it's part of our responsibilities to make sure employees are working in a saf... read more