Posted on October 8th, 2018
Have you heard about the California ruling on "off-clock tasks" but don't know the specifics? Here's everything you need to know about this latest California burden on employers. In late July 2018, California's Supreme Court made a decision that again went even more strict than Federal law st... read more
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
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
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
Posted on August 27th, 2018
Did you know that in California you can longer ask about an applicant's salary history? That's right. A.B. 168 was signed into law in October 2017 and with it California has prohibited you the employer from asking your job applicants for their salary history information. Since less than on... read more
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
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
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
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
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
