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
Under California law, employers must have worker’s compensation insurance policies in place to cover their employees. The state also allows certain employers to self-insure. This is called a Self-Insurance Program (“SIP”). Which Employers Can Self-Insure? California has specific guidelines in place that determine whether an employer can self-insure. First, employers who want to self-insure must…
In California, a law exists to help regulate competition between different types of businesses: the California Unfair Competition Law (UCL). One of the main objectives of the UCL is to reduce the amount of false advertising that takes place in certain industries. Defining Unfair Competition in California
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…
Workers’ compensation insurance costs are directly tied to the classifications assigned to a business. An employer may be forced to pay more in premiums if the Workers Compensation Insurance Rating Bureau (WCIRB) or insurance carrier incorrectly assigns a more expensive classification. While the Insurance Commissioner relies on the WCIRB to develop classification rules, RPNA recently…
Companies sometimes dismiss trade secrets as a significant form of intellectual property because unlike patents, copyrights or trademarks, trade secrets are not publicly recognized or registered with the government. Indeed, every aspect of the trade secret depends on just that, secrecy. Once a trade secret becomes known, the value is lost (and a business generally…
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,…
Workers’ compensation insurance is a type of liability insurance where the employer assumes complete liability for all worker injuries and in California, all businesses with one or more employees must provide workers’ compensation benefits to their employees (California Labor Code Section 3700). Since the purpose of worker’s compensation is to help workers if they are…
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?