Employment Law

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...

In the middle of a global pandemic, stay-at-home orders and state shutdowns, the option to work remotely has been both helpful and convenient for employees and employers alike. However, this is new territory for many employers. And navigating this new territory does...

Businesses large and small have faced significant challenges over the last few months. Many have been forced to get creative to keep business up despite shelter-in-place orders and social distance guidelines, while many also had to close down operations when Gov....

It is essential for all businesses to have employment policies in place to protect their business. However, some business owners might forgo creating an employee handbook as long as they have such policies in place. In many cases, crafting an employee handbook only...

These unprecedented times are tough on everyone, from employees to managers and business owners. With several business interruptions and closings, layoffs are becoming a harsh reality for many companies across California. Dealing with layoffs is never easy. And...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...