California Supreme Court Says Meal/Rest Break Premiums Constitute “Wages”
- posted: Jun. 01, 2022
- Employment Law,  Labor Law
In a much anticipated ruling, on May 23, 2022, the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Naranjo et al. v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. Previously, the Court of Appeal held that Read More
2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Poster And FAQs Now Available
- posted: Mar. 01, 2022
- Employment Law,  Labor Law
As we mentioned in our most recent blog , the 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave went into effect on February 19, 2022 for California employers with more than 25 employees. The Read More
California Brings Back COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave
- posted: Feb. 16, 2022
- Employment Law,  Labor Law
Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 114 on February 9, 2022, resurrecting COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022 (“SPSL 2022”). The new law will be effective on Saturday, February 19, Read More
Employers Must Provide Standalone Forms to Obtain Consent of Pre-Employment Background Checks
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law
Employers who use third party vendors to perform background checks on prospective employees must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and California’s Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA). Read More
Do Not Sugarcoat Performance Reviews!
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Employment Issues,  Employment Law,  Wrongful Termination
IMPORTANCE OF PERFORMANCE REVIEWS Periodic employee performance reviews can be valuable tools to help employers improve performance and employee morale at their company. Effective performance reviews can reinforce an employer’s business Read More
Can I force my employee to sign a non-compete agreement? Will it later be enforceable?
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Business
I am always surprised to hear about California employers forcing their employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment. This is likely because most employers are unaware Read More
Have you Received a Notice from the Labor Commissioner About an Employee Suing You?
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Employment Law
Many California employers have received a notice of conference from the labor commissioner. This is because California employees or former employees can bring their wage and hour claims before the Read More
The Importance of an NDA in Your Business
- posted: Jun. 25, 2019
- Business
If you are launching a new product or pitching investors, you need an NDA. Throughout the existence of your business, you have likely developed unique ideas, systems, processes, strategies, and Read More
Why Should I Care About The Dynamex Decision?
- posted: Sep. 13, 2018
- Employee Rights
Many California business owners have used independent contractors in an effort to grow their businesses and keep cost down. Many businesses have used independent contractor arrangements in an effort to Read More
Retail Giant Nike Not Immune to California’s Wage and Hour Laws
- posted: May 15, 2017
- Employment Issues,  Labor Law,  Wage & Hour,  Employee Rights
The most recent lawsuit brought against retail giant Nike proves that no company, no matter how big or small, is immune to California’s labor laws. This past week, Nike was Read More