Posted on November 27th, 2018
Let's get into a brief background explanation first about PAGA and then we will explain why very recent PAGA decisions could lead to even more crushing pressures against California employers. The original Private Attorneys General Act of 2004 (PAGA) rolled out to much outcry and conte... read more
Posted on November 12th, 2018
Employers beware! ICE raids on California businesses are increasing. Don't get caught out of compliance. Learn here how to properly prepare for an I-9 audit. It's hard to ignore all the ICE raids now targeting California despite its sanctuary state status. Back in March, ICE arrested 232 pe... read more
Posted on November 5th, 2018
California law penalizes employers who fail to provide departing employees with a final paycheck. Read here how to properly pay final paycheck to ex employee. There are roughly 3.6 million small businesses in California and you can bet that dealing with all the rules and regulations regarding ... read more
Posted on October 22nd, 2018
Do you want to learn more about how arbitration agreements are being affected by recent events? Here's a guide to California's latest attack on one of the few tools left for employers trying to survive the onslaught of one side law against us. The California Legislature continues to ride roughs... read more
Posted on October 15th, 2018
Are you preparing for an EDD audit of your business and need some pointers? In this article we spell out how to survive an EDD audit of your California business. Are you getting ready for an EDD audit? EDD audits can be scary, but there are many ways to protect yourself and prepare for the au... read more
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
