There may come a time when an unexpected event requires you to take an extended period off work. You may sustain an injury or develop an illness, or you may need to take care of a sick or injured child or family member. Sometimes, these occurrences require more time...
Employment Law
Remember these items when drafting employee handbooks
Employers can draft and utilize a well-drafted handbook to avoid lawsuits and pursue their business mission. But, too often, these documents remain unchanged for a long time and any errors or ambiguities can cause problems long after these documents are drafted....
Employers may need to rethink NDAs after judge’s ruling
For many California employers, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are a crucial aspect of employment contracts. This is to protect sensitive information from being compromised, especially if an employee leaves to go work for a competitor. However, that has extended to...
What rights does California law offer to pregnant workers?
Pregnant women have a lot on their mind, especially if things do not go as expected. While you can anticipate needing to go to regular prenatal appointments complications can occur such as severe morning sickness or the need to go on bed rest. This can make it...
Classifying workers as independent contractors
It’s important that workers are classified correctly as employees or as independent contractors. Employees are protected by wage and hour laws, minimum wage requirements, overtime, rest breaks and overtime rules. Independent contractors may not have those protections....
Filing a retaliation claim in California
California workers who believe they have a retaliation claim against their employer may feel confused about where to begin. Labor laws in California protect all workers, regardless of immigration status, and are designed to protect the privacy of workers who want to...
New California employment laws coming in 2022
California employers recognize it is crucial to have a firm and clear understanding of the current state of employment law. There are several new California employment laws coming in 2022 involving important workplace issues employers should be aware of. Two of these...
Eligible employees may be entitled to FMLA/CFRA leave
California employees have many job-related responsibilities, one of which is showing up to work when they are scheduled. However, serious illness and other major life events may require that an employee take an extended period of time off work to care for themselves...
California law offers protections to warehouse workers
Online shopping has become a huge part of our lives, especially over the past year and a half. But, while the shopping experience now seems as simple as clicking a button on a website, the logistics of getting products into the hands of consumers depend on individual...