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 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
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
More Work, More Profit, but at What Cost?
- posted: Sep. 10, 2015
- Employment Law, Labor Law, Business
In August, the New York Times published an article on the “unique” working atmosphere inside one of the country’s largest retailers, which raised some interesting questions. How hard can companies Read More
Uber in the News (Again): Background Checks in the Rideshare Busines
- posted: Sep. 02, 2015
- Employment Issues, Employment Law, Labor Law, Business
The rideshare giant Uber has made news headlines again for its hiring policies. This time, however, it is not because some employee or driver is concerned over their treatment. The Read More
Legal Issues in Employment: Retaliation is Discrimination
- posted: Aug. 13, 2015
- Employment Issues, Labor Law, Sexual Discrimination, Discrimination, Gender Discrimination
In order to run a successful business, today’s leaders understand that they must know more than just what their product is and how to sell it. They must know what Read More
American Apparel Sued for Labor Law Violations
- posted: May 20, 2015
- Employment Issues, Labor Law
A class action lawsuit has been filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the clothing retailer American Apparel for violations of state labor laws Read More
Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act: A Basic Overview of your Rights
- posted: Apr. 09, 2014
- Employment Issues, Employment Law, Labor Law
Family and Medical Leave Act and California Family Rights Act: A Basic Overview of your Rights Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to a job-protected Read More
