The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more
2/12/2024
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Minimum Wage ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
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Paid Family Leave Law ,
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The allure of doing business in California is undeniable. It is the world’s fifth largest economy (moving toward fourth) and a market of more than 39 million people. For employers, however, California presents unique...more
1/20/2023
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Anti-Harassment Policies ,
Bereavement Leave ,
California ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Fair Chance Act ,
Fair Pay Act ,
Fair Workweek ,
FEHA ,
Lactation Accommodation ,
Minimum Wage ,
Over-Time ,
Paid Leave ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Rounding ,
State Labor Laws ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft ,
Work Schedules ,
Workplace Safety
Getting ready to reopen in California and need a refresher on what makes California law “special”?
Have plans to open an office/location somewhere in California and want to understand what laws apply and how they differ...more
5/13/2021
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Anti-Harassment Policies ,
California ,
California Family Rights Act (CFRA) ,
Class Action ,
COBRA ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Discrimination ,
Drug Testing ,
Employee Training ,
FEHA ,
Independent Contractors ,
Minimum Wage ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Pay Data ,
Pregnancy Disability Leave Law ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
State Labor Laws ,
Telecommuting ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Statements ,
Wage Theft ,
Workplace Safety
One issue that consistently trips up employers is the interplay of laws for an employee with work-related medical issues. This is sometimes referred to as the Bermuda Triangle of workers’ compensation, ADA/FEHA (disability),...more
The year end is a time for reflection, and one theme in my practice this year has been the failure of managers (and some HR professionals) to fully understand the interactive process, and to inadvertently cause liability by...more
I recently participated in a panel discussion about ADA/FEHA reasonable accommodation and interactive process issues for the LA County Bar Association. I presented on a panel with a plaintiff’s attorney and a disability...more