Many California business owners view at-will employment as an ironclad defense. You might assume you can fire an employee at any time for any reason. However, our state’s complex labor laws often challenge this assumption. Relying solely on at-will status often leaves...
Ensure HR Accuracy By Recognizing and Fixing 3 Frequent FMLA Blunders For employers, FMLA compliance is a legal obligation that demands precision and consistency. A single HR error such as a missed notice, mishandled certification or poor recordkeeping can expose your...
Balancing Business Needs and Employee Privacy: Navigating California's Surveillance Laws Workplace surveillance in California presents a significant legal challenge for businesses due to the state's robust privacy laws. Employers must find a balance between their...
A Guide for Employers: How to Conduct Internal Harassment Investigations As an employer, receiving a claim of discrimination or harassment requires immediate and serious attention. Failing to conduct a prompt, thorough, and impartial investigation can expose your...
How to Properly Document Employee Performance Issues Documenting performance issues is crucial, especially when dealing with employees who have previously filed complaints against your company. While retaliation protections don't extend to legitimate,...
In short, yes. There is always a wrong way to respond to any allegation of wrongdoing in any type of law. Resolving and overcoming retaliation claims is a difficult needle to thread, but that difficulty will go through the roof if you make some of these missteps:...
California has a reputation as a national leader in labor rights and employee protections. Companies must follow the legal guidelines to stay compliant and protect their place in one of the country’s largest and most lucrative markets. As we reach the last month of...
Pregnancy discrimination is a serious matter and discussions surrounding pregnant employees can have high stakes. Pregnancy disability leave is a probable topic in any workplace that, if handled improperly, can be the catalyst for a discrimination claim. Pregnancy...
Last month, in Chamber of Commerce of the U.S., et al. v. Bonta, et al. the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a key portion of California’s AB 51 based upon pre-emption by the Federal Arbitration Act. Among other things, AB 51 made it unlawful for employers...
Companies facing discrimination claims must contend with unique challenges. Continuing to manage an employee who filed a claim is one of the most difficult paths to navigate, especially when it comes to mitigating the risk of further legal action such as retaliation...