Employment Law

Remote work is here to stay — and so are the compliance headaches that come with employees living or working outside California. Wage laws, payroll taxes, leave mandates and employee classification may differ significantly by state and locality. Overlooking these...

Employers with five or more employees in California are legally obligated to provide reasonable workplace accommodations for employees with qualifying disabilities and medical conditions. It means making the necessary adjustments to the work environment or job duties...

Employees in California have several protections while they’re working. Some of these have to do with dress codes, discrimination and how those interact in the workplace. In 2019, California passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, which...

Employers must always ensure they’re in compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws. For those in California, doing this can be rather complicated because this state has protections for employees that other states don’t have.  In this state, employers are...

Some employees have shift-based schedules that change often. There are certain scenarios that can make life and work very difficult for the employees. One of these occurs when an employee has to work a closing shift one night and then an opening shift the next day....

Creating a dress code policy might seem simple, but it requires a thoughtful approach. As an employer, you want to ensure your team looks professional while respecting individual expression and staying within legal boundaries. Striking the right balance can boost...

Social media platforms are great for building a loyal customer base and increasing brand visibility. By using them, you can build contacts in the business community and personally engage with your clients. For this reason, businesses must have a social media policy in...

Poor performance can be grounds for dismissing an employee. However, an employer should approach the matter carefully to avoid legal trouble. If the termination could be linked to any discriminatory or retaliatory reason or is handled contrary to the employment...

You run your own company, and you know how difficult it is to make sure that you have the proper staff at all times. That’s why you would like your workers to give two weeks’ notice before they quit. You need time to find a replacement and get things in place, so a...

As an employer, you know that some of your staff gets tips. Much of the time, they do not receive cash tips. Customers will just leave a tip on a credit card. It is important to know how to address these payments under California's employment laws. Below are three...