When a worker becomes pregnant, employers have certain obligations. Employers must avoid discrimination, harassment and retaliation against employees and applicants based on pregnancy, perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions....
Can I fire an employee who’s on medical leave?
Under California law, your employees are entitled to take unpaid medical leave for any number of reasons – from childbirth to severe illness. But what does such leave guarantee employees in terms of job security? California is an “at-will” employment state. This means...
Will an open-door policy help employers?
As an employer, it is critical to manage any employee complaints. This means it is often better to address these concerns as soon as possible, so they do not fester and escalate into a lawsuit. But a common question that California employers share is how they should...
New ruling means employers must review meal policies
Lunch breaks are something everyone in the workplace looks forward to during the workday. However, there is more to these breaks than time to rest. Employees are generally aware that they have a right to take a meal break. Employers know this too, but a recent ruling...
Workplace posters: A bigger deal than many think
In the business world, details are important. And as an employer, you carry liability if your business overlooks certain details. You must ensure you are always in compliance with federal and state employment laws. One detail of compliance that is often missed is the...
What employers should know about the new stimulus bill
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...
Small business owners take note: On January 1, the CFRA applies to you
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...
A new CFRA: What do employers need to know?
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...
Do employers need a social media policy?
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...
Are pay audits more critical than ever?
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...
Celebrating 36 Years
