Employment Law

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Most employees are keen to get the wages they believe are due to them and can get upset if they feel their employer has not complied. Keeping up with that is not always simple for you as an employer. California has a lot of rules governing what you should pay...

Upon learning that one of your employees is pregnant, employers must respond appropriately to not violate that worker's rights. This can mean tackling two issues: providing accommodations and preparing for their leave. Accommodations to provide Because of the physical...

Addressing internal matters involving employee interactions, including harassment, are an essential responsibility for employers. Employers must handle these issues effectively; avoiding the following mistakes could be enough to resolve these issues fairly and...

Drug use can be a concern for employers across California who want to ensure their employees are not impaired on the job.  The safety of the workforce and the public provide ample incentive for employers to take steps to have a drug-free workplace.  To achieve that...

Employee handbooks are a vital tool that protects employers and informs employees.  Reviewing and updating your handbook periodically is important to ensure it continues to be accurate. The end of the calendar year can be an excellent time to assess yours.  Changing...

Making your company smaller by eliminating positions can be a very difficult - but necessary - process. If you are at a point where you must downsize or lay off certain employees, you might already be struggling with what this means for your business. One thing to...