Discovering an employee has become pregnant might make you worry about what will happen next. Maybe they will want to leave and all the training you gave them will go to waste. Or perhaps they want to continue working as much as possible, but you cannot see how it...
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What if an employee becomes pregnant?
The news that an employee has become pregnant can create uncertainty about rights and obligations for the employee and the business. The employee may be nervous about how her job will be affected and the business may be nervous about how to cover the position. In...
How to set up dress codes to limit disputes
Employers and employees will sometimes get into disputes over dress codes. As an employer, you may be interested in instituting a dress code just to make your business look more professional or to fit with the atmosphere and aesthetic that you’re trying to create. But...
What California employers need to know about drug testing in 2024
Safety is a big priority in the workplace, which is why many employers require their employees to submit to drug screenings either before they’re hired or during the course of their employment. As of Jan. 1, 2024, however, new legislation goes into effect in...
New California non-compete law can benefit employers, employees
There’s been a trend toward minimizing the use of non-compete clauses in employment agreements and making those that are necessary less broad and burdensome for employees and prospective employers. According to the Federal Trade Commission, about 20% of Americans are...
Do employers have to tell employees why they’re being fired?
When an employee is terminated, they likely want to know why. However, an employer may feel more comfortable just telling the employee they are terminated and wishing them the best of luck as they move on. If this is not enough to satisfy an employee, can they demand...
How employers can respond to discrimination claims
Companies have an obligation to their employees to make a safe work environment. One way this can be done is by reducing discrimination. Unfortunately, many employees come into jobs with biases and prejudices that are not immediately apparent. As a result,...
An employee is stealing from the business. What do I do?
Owning a business is many people’s dream. But the pleasure of being an entrepreneur also comes with its share of challenges. One of these is the potential of theft from employees. Employees are an important asset for any organization. When you bring one on board, you...
Can employees wear their hair as they please?
As an employer, you may have a reason to want your employees to wear their hair a certain way. For example, if they are working on a factory line, you may insist they tie it up for safety reasons. You may want all your restaurant servers to wear their hair a certain...
What are California employees’ rights to family medical leave?
As a California business owner, you have a lot of laws to comply with. One set concerns your employee’s right to family medical leave. There are two main laws to consider here - the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the state-level California Family...
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