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...
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Bill banning mandatory arbitration halted
In October 2019, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills into new labor laws. These laws caused many California employers to worry about the increased risks they could face under new regulations, as well as how to implement new practices to comply with these laws....
What employers must know about the new sexual harassment training regulations
California is one of the six states in the country that now requires sexual harassment training in the workplace. As most people know, this is in response to the impact that viral movements like #MeToo and #TimesUp have had on our society. In light of this, employers...
What could the new FEHA statute of limitations mean for your business?
The topic of sexual harassment and discrimination has been a focus of national headlines the past few years. The business world continues to strive to provide workplaces that are free from harassment and discrimination, and enforcement agencies have continued to add...
Key matters to address in an employment contract
Hiring and terminating employees is a significant part of any employer’s job. And creating an effective employment contract can help employers protect their rights, their business’ interests as well as their employees. These contracts can help businesses avoid...
Employers: Dec. 5 seminar will cover critical employment law changes
As we near the end of 2019, it is important to take a look at the changes that will be coming in the future. California lawmakers were busy this year, and employers must keep up with the changes to protect their business. LeBeau Thelen, LLP, will be hosting an...
Does your former employee have a wrongful termination case?
California employers have every right to hire and fire at-will employees. However, if employers do not give a worker a specific reason for letting them go, the employee may retaliate with a wrongful termination claim. Here is a closer look at some situations that...
How can employers avoid discrimination against pregnant employees?
In 1978, federal lawmakers amended Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to ban discrimination against pregnant employees. This law might be over 40 years old, but, according to recent news, pregnancy discrimination is still common in workplaces across the country. This...
Pregnancy protections: 3 things for employers to know
Over the past few decades, the percentage of women who continue to work while pregnant has grown. According to a Pew Research report, about two-thirds of women expecting their first child stay on the job during most of their pregnancy. Those women are also generally...
Tips for employers to address sexual harassment in the workplace
It is imperative to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. In recent years, this issue has gained a lot of attention. Many employers have come under fire after workers stepped forward saying that they were sexually harassed in the workplace. This can be...
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