Understanding California’s Paid Time Off Law
- posted: Aug. 23, 2016
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
It is rare that an individual will go an entire year without getting sick, and whether we like it or not, chances are that if we fall ill, it will Read More
Independent Contractor or Employee?
- posted: Jun. 28, 2016
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business,  Wage & Hour,  Contractor vs Employee
Many companies hire independent contractors to do any number of tasks, from running weekly payroll to providing copywriting services. Typically, independent contractors are a lot cheaper to hire than full-time Read More
The Healthcare Workforce in California
- posted: Jun. 22, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business,  Healthcare Workers
In the town of Chico, California, a local hospital has demanded change as a result of their failing union. The healthcare workers, expressing their grievances towards the union system at Read More
Wrongful Termination in California
- posted: Jun. 21, 2016
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business
California is an “at will” state, meaning that employers have the right to hire and fire individuals at will, without any real reason or explanation (so long as the reason Read More
What You Post on Social Media Can Get You Fired
- posted: Jun. 15, 2016
- Employment Law
In today’s digital age, privacy has nearly become a thing of the past. You can check in on Facebook, send out tweets to a mass audience on Twitter, and start Read More
San Francisco Employers Important Update: Paid Parental Leave
- posted: Jun. 09, 2016
- Employment Law
Beginning on January 1, 2017, the Paid Parental Leave Ordinance will require some San Francisco employers to provide six weeks of paid parental leave for purpose of bonding with a Read More
Paid Leave as a Benefit May Increase Productivity: What an Employer Should Know
- posted: May 27, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
There is sometimes a perception abroad that Americans do not take sufficient time off of work, and that we are more focused on the “almighty dollar” than on enjoying the Read More
FEHA’s Regulations
- posted: Apr. 04, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Sexual Discrimination
Effective April 1, 2016, many California employers must begin to comply with new regulations to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) prohibiting harassment and discrimination among employees, interns, volunteers, Read More
A New Year, A New Beginning
- posted: Feb. 04, 2016
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Wage & Hour
Some may say that 2015 was the year of the independent contractor, given the surprising increase in the use by employers of these workers rather than hiring full time employees. Read More
A New Uber Multi-Verse? Not Quite, but Expansion Increases Class Size by Thousands
- posted: Dec. 28, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law
In a State that includes Hollywood as well as Disneyland’s Star Wars expansion, it is difficult to hear much news other than all the hype surrounding Disney’s release of the Read More
A Lesson from the Feds: When Enough is Enough
- posted: Dec. 23, 2015
- Employment Law,  Discrimination
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in an employment law case involving a federal employee who filed a discrimination lawsuit based on what he believed to be constructive discharge, or Read More
At-Will Employment: Explanation and Rules for Termination
- posted: Dec. 02, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law
California is an at-will state, but what does that actually mean? The definition can be spun depending on which side of the employment agreement a person is on, but the Read More
When Does Overtime Mean More Than Just Pay?
- posted: Nov. 24, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
The answer to the above question may surprise many who are not involved in the day to day operation of a large trucking company. Those who engage in business on Read More
Special Considerations in Employment Law: The Nursing Industry
- posted: Nov. 19, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour
Professionals in the medical industry and legal world typically do not qualify for the same protections as workers in other areas, as these professions have not been historically plagued by Read More
Special Considerations in Employment Law: Employees Over 40
- posted: Nov. 18, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Discrimination
Employees have a myriad of rights that are illustrated by various local, state, and federal laws that provide them with certain guarantees in the workforce. One such law, the Age Read More
The Interesting World of Contract Work: Benefits and Takeaways
- posted: Sep. 24, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Labor Law,  Business,  Wage & Hour
In recent years the labor market has experienced a large influx of independence, both for employers and workers, through the increase in use of contract workers. Many individuals who were Read More