The California Legislature just passed a new law that will require most employers to pay for up to 3 days of sick leave for employees. Each employee will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked. After 90 days of employment, employees can begin using their paid sick days. The sick days.. read more →
2014 New Employment Laws The California legislature was busy again this year, passing many new employment related laws. Here is a list of several new laws that may affect your business: 1. Military or veteran status is now a class protected from discrimination under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. 2. Volunteer firefighters, reserve.. read more →
Protect Yourself and Your Business By Means Of A Comprehensive Employment Practices Review In light of initiatives by both the California Department of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to aggressively investigate and enforce wage and hour laws, employers must take proactive steps to ensure their policies and practices.. read more →
Can an employee stop you from firing them?
In a routine layoff when a company needs to downsize, one would think that the employer has complete control over when and if the layoff occurs. But savvy employees are using some creative methods to keep themselves employed. If an employee thinks that a layoff is imminent, he or she may complain to management about.. read more →
Today, the California Supreme Court issued its long awaited decision in Brinker v. Superior Court (Hohnbaum). California Employment lawyers representing both plaintiffs and defendants were eagerly waiting this decision because it would determine an important issue facing employers: Do employers have to just “provide” meal breaks or actually “ensure” that the meal breaks are taken… read more →
As the year comes to a close, there are several tasks that every employers should do to finish the year strong and carry the year-end momentum into January. Ensure W-2 Accuracy – Make sure you have the correct information for your employees so the W-2 Statements are sent to the right address. You may need.. read more →
During these tough economic times, companies often look to downsizing as a cost-saving measure. Whether it’s one or a thousand employees, companies need to pay attention to a few rules before implementing a lay-off. Depending on the size of the lay-off, a company might need to comply with the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN).. read more →
The Law Is (Finally) Clear: Non-Competition Agreements are Invalid
Since the late 1800s, California has held that an agreement that restricts an individual’s right to practice their chosen profession is invalid. Business and Professions Code Section 16600 states: “. . . every contract by which anyone is restrained from engaging in a lawful profession, trade or business of any kind is to that extent.. read more →