Employment Matters: Religion in the Workplace
- posted: Mar. 01, 2016
- Uncategorized,  Discrimination
The U.S. Constitution protects the right of all citizens to practice the religion of their choice and prohibits government entities from establishing a “preferred” religion. What happens when an employee’s 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
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
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
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
Employee Rights When Facing Mass Layoffs or Reductions in Force
- posted: Sep. 01, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business,  Discrimination
No employer wants to lay off large numbers of employees as it is typically a symptom of an economic downturn. Unfortunately, layoffs and reductions in force are a part of Read More
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: Prevention and Response
- posted: Aug. 14, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Sexual Discrimination,  Discrimination,  Gender Discrimination
As one Golden State vice-mayor is discovering the hard way, even an allegation of sexual harassment in the workplace can have serious negative side effects on an entire office. In 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
Negotiating Executive Employment Contracts: Promises and Pitfalls
- posted: Aug. 06, 2015
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
One of the greatest assets a company has is its employees, which includes a company’s senior leadership. Most companies are not able to consistently find high quality leaders with the Read More
FedEx Agrees to Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Labor Lawsuit
- posted: Jun. 26, 2015
- Civil Litigation,  Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Business
The delivery giant FedEx has recently agreed to a $227 million settlement for a class action lawsuit involving more than 2,000 past and present employees in California. The case stemmed from Read More
Landmark Ruling in Uber Labor Lawsuit
- posted: Jun. 25, 2015
- Employment Issues
A recent decision by the California Labor Commissioner’s Office states that a former driver of the ride-sharing company, Uber, should be classified as an employee and not as an independent contractor. Read More
Social Media Use in the Workplace: Best Practices for Employers and Employees
- posted: May 20, 2014
- Employment Issues
Social Media Social media, which has taken over our personal lives, has also crept into the workplace. Because it is such a powerful force, employers and employees need to take precautions Read More