Employment Law
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR OR EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION IS AS EASY AS ABC…OR IS IT?
Claims made by employees against California employees for alleged wage and hour violations has exploded, both in the number of…
DON’T NEGOTIATE AGAINST YOURSELF
Parties with superior bargaining power often seek to utilize agreements that increase their rights, or limit their potential exposure, with…
Working Outside an Employers Location does not an “Outside Salesperson” Exemption Make
In the matter of Georgina Espinoza v. Warehouse Demo Services, Inc., the court of appeal was presented with the question of whether…
What Are the Rules on Rest Breaks for Employees in California?
Employees in California have very specific rights. This includes being able to take rest breaks during their work period. It’s…
Sexual Harassment Doesn’t End with Remote Working – It Just Moves Online
Over the past year, many workplaces became virtual out of necessity, with employees working from home or maybe an Airbnb…
A Well-Drafted Employee Handbook Can Help You Avoid Many Pitfalls
Once a business grows large enough to need more than a handful of workers, entrepreneurs must consider ways to minimize…
Can an Employer Ask Staff to Work More than 40 Hours per Week?
Occasionally, business demands may require employees to work more than 40 hours per week. Questions often arise as to whether…
Investigations Into Harassment Claims Are Critical
Employees who believe they’ve been subjected to harassment of any sort at work may opt to file a complaint about…
If an Employee Works Overtime, Can Comp Time Be Used Instead?
As most employees and business owners know well, the pay for overtime is time and a half. An employee who…
How Can Employers Defend Against False Discrimination Claims?
Members of the American workforce have put great effort into asserting their rights, especially in recent years. The growing awareness…
Employers Should Consider These Factors in Employment Contracts
Contracts form the basis of most legal relationships, including those between employers and employees. Whether you are growing your business…
Can You Control What Employees Wear when Working from Home?
With many employees now working some of the time from home, it pays to look at your company’s dress-code policy….