California business owners who read this blog are hopefully aware of the myriad laws governing the employer-employee relationship. These laws can also apply to soon-to-be former employees. As an disgruntled ex-employee can spell trouble for your business, read on to learn more about what you need to keep in mind when firing an employee in…
The Court’s answer remains unclear and the potential impact to California Employers can be enormous. As you are certainly aware by now, last Spring the California Supreme Court issued its decision in Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. Superior Court, which community leaders view as a sea change for California business. No one who does business with independent contractors…
Most businesses—of all sizes—have employee handbooks. The handbook is a policy manual that serves as the governing document for the business’s workplace and human resources operations. The handbook not only provides the “playbook” for expectations about workplace practices and culture, but it can also serve as valuable evidence in a lawsuit. An employer should draft…
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in a 5-4 decision that employers have a right to require employees resolve claims against employers individually, rather than on a class-action basis. Workers routinely sign arbitration agreements in their hiring paperwork, and before the decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis, there was a conflict in the law…
If you hire an employee for one job, with certain duties, are you, as an employer in California, able to add additional requirements and threaten termination if the employee doesn’t complete these additional requirements? This is a common situation, particularly when it comes to jobs requiring driver’s licenses. Although some employers initially hire an employee…
If you are applying for a job in 2018, or planning to hire employees in the New Year, you may want to read up on two California laws that, as of January 1, 2018, will apply to the job application process. An Applicant’s Criminal History
When was the last time your company offered management and/or employee training programs? It’s well known that these informative programs have both practical and legal significance for your business. When run correctly, these programs are vital, as they should be specific to addressing the needs of your business and its organizational mission. The Practical Importance…
Under California law, which is more generous to employees than federal law, employees are entitled to specific meal and rest breaks. Indeed, California is one of the few states that require employers to give their workers both meal and rest breaks. In one of our recent landmark cases, heard by the Supreme Court of California,…
Sometimes it’s good to get back to the basics. And since we’ve been fielding questions from eager entrepreneurs about the ins and outs of California employment law lately, let’s touch on a few of the basic employment laws in California. There are certain things you need to know if you’re considering starting a business in…
It is important to understand the requirements and protections covering employee paychecks under California law. Employees have numerous rights and legal protections, with a myriad of laws protecting them. Employers must understand what is required to avoid running into legal problems, including class action lawsuits. When Are Employees Entitled to Receive Their Pay?