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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

labor commissioner defense

Did You Receive a Complaint From the California Labor Commissioner?

Posted on June 25th, 2018

Important Facts About a California Labor Commissioner Complaint Did you receive a complaint through the California labor commissioner? Know your rights before an employee sues. Here are important facts you should know.   Many business owners don't even think about labor laws or potential r... read more

prevent employee discrimination lawsuits

How to Prevent Employee Discrimination Lawsuits

Posted on June 18th, 2018

Sometimes, you can't control everything in the office. Therefore, an employee can experience discrimination and can sue your company without you even being directly involved! Here are some tips on how to protect yourself against employee discrimination lawsuits. The Equal Employment Opportunit... read more

employer retaliation lawsuit

Important Facts About an Employer Retaliation Lawsuit

Posted on June 13th, 2018

These days, an employee can file an employer retaliation lawsuit easily. But here are important facts about how to protect yourself and when you might need a lawyer to get involved on your behalf. Did you know that as many as 46% of businesses in California are at greater risk of involvement ... read more

fire employee legally

How to Fire an Employee Legally in California

Posted on June 5th, 2018

Do you need to let an employee go? Its never a fun thing for employers but you need to be sure you follow all California employee termination laws. Here's some tips on how to fire an employee legally. If you're a manager, an HR professional, or a business owner, you know that one of the least pl... read more