On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Jan 22, 2021 | Business and Corporate, Employment Law
Employers face many new challenges each day in the business world. However, navigating this world is more complex than ever before in the middle of a global pandemic. Managing the economic impact seems to be the largest obstacle. The federal government has tried to...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Dec 29, 2020 | Employment Law
As many business owners know – California lawmakers approved an amended California Family Rights Act (CFRA) in September. These amendments bring significant changes to an employee’s right and ability to take leave from work with specific job protections. The changes...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Oct 30, 2020 | Employment Law
This year brought many new changes to state employment laws, and therefore many new requirements that employers had to meet. It is no exaggeration to say employers have had a lot on their plate in 2020, and it seems that employers can expect many more challenges in...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Oct 14, 2020 | Employment Law
Nowadays, social media has become one of the primary ways people get news, share their thoughts and connect with people around the world. And according to Pew Research Center, 72% of the American public uses some sort of social media platform. In some ways, the rise...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Oct 1, 2020 | Employment Law
Even though claims under the federal Equal Pay Act only made up 1.5% of all the claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), pay discrimination remains a significant issue across the country. Pay discrimination is not just an issue for...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | Employment Law
In the middle of a global pandemic, stay-at-home orders and state shutdowns, the option to work remotely has been both helpful and convenient for employees and employers alike. However, this is new territory for many employers. And navigating this new territory does...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Jun 22, 2020 | Employment Law
Businesses large and small have faced significant challenges over the last few months. Many have been forced to get creative to keep business up despite shelter-in-place orders and social distance guidelines, while many also had to close down operations when Gov....
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | May 26, 2020 | Employment Law
It is essential for all businesses to have employment policies in place to protect their business. However, some business owners might forgo creating an employee handbook as long as they have such policies in place. In many cases, crafting an employee handbook only...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | May 19, 2020 | Employment Law
These unprecedented times are tough on everyone, from employees to managers and business owners. With several business interruptions and closings, layoffs are becoming a harsh reality for many companies across California. Dealing with layoffs is never easy. And...
On behalf of LeBeau Thelen, LLP | Apr 2, 2020 | Employment Law
The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is a federal law mandating that men and women must receive equal pay for equal work. For many years, the California Equal Pay Act has also prohibited employers from paying employees less than employees of the opposite sex for equal work. In...
