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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...
Legal cannabis use may not be new for Californians, but it can still be a complicated issue for new employers. For instance, if you have a few employees or are ready to start hiring employees, you should know whether cannabis use off or on the job can affect the...
Artificial intelligence can make a range of business decisions and operations easier for you as an owner. However, because AI is still a relatively new tool for business owners across California, issues and questions can arise and present unexpected obstacles....
Being part of a homeowners association (HOA) in California has several benefits and restrictions. However, when it comes to the rules of an HOA, some are unenforceable and create legal complications for residents and associations. Rules that restrict members unfairly...
Split shift schedules can be appropriate for many California businesses. The term "split shift" refers to a work schedule with an unpaid break period longer than the usual lunch or rest period. Under California law, if you have employees who work a split shift, you...
As we start seeing life return to normal in light of the pandemic, much of the decisions you make as an employer could center on flexible work solutions for your employees. One option gaining traction among employees across California is the desire for a four-day...
When it comes to wage disputes, people tend to oversimplify them. However, these cases are often far more complex than people realize for a few reasons. There are (at least) two sides to every story In many wage disputes, parties do not agree that there is a...
By Patrick Carrick There is no substitute for winning in the trial court. People who are unfamiliar with the appellate process frequently make the mistake of assuming that they will be able to achieve a kind of do-over by appealing an adverse judgment. This idea,...
Celebrating 38 Years
