Why should you attend my firm’s webinar, “New Employment Laws Facing California Employers in 2021” taking place next Friday, October 2, 2020? Here are five reasons:
The Golden State continues to be submerged in a rather bizarre reality. State and local government officials continue to juggle between safety and health concerns in one hand, and economic turmoil on the other. With no concise timeline as to when will business may go back to “normal” operations, employers must continue to comply with
As August comes to a close there are major developments for California employers. Of primary note, the Governor set forth a new four-tiered system plan for businesses to reopen, which becomes effective on Monday, August 31, 2020. There was additional DOL guidance issued this week regarding the FFCRA and paid leave once schools reopen, a
Hope you have been able to enjoy the summer, even during the pandemic. As many employees take (or consider taking) vacation during August, employers in California must be aware of unique rules that apply to vacation time. This Friday’s Five reviews five issues on vacation policies that can create traps for employers operating in California:
Employers need to prepare and plan on how to defend claims brought before the California Labor Commissioner. With some planning, the process is a lot less daunting. Here are five issues employers must understand in defending Labor Commissioner claims:
1. Understanding the claims made by the employee.
Employers usually become aware of a complaint to
Arbitration agreements are an increasingly popular way for employers to manage employment disputes effectively and efficiently. A common provision in arbitration agreements is a class action waiver, wherein the parties agree to resolve any dispute on an individual basis. Any employer who has faced a wage and hour class action understands how complex and expensive
Effective January 1, 2015, Labor Code section 2810.3 expanded California employer’s liability beyond its own employees, and made certain employers jointly liable for wage and hour violations committed by “labor contractors,” such as staffing agencies. Here are five items California employers must understand about this joint employer liability:
1. Labor Code section 2810.3.
Effective January
This Friday’s Five highlights five recent recordings of common questions we are hearing from California businesses during the last few weeks of June 2020.
1. Coronavirus Reasonable Accommodation Requests
ZLG partner, Anne McWilliams, gives an overview of employees who may qualify for certain accommodation requests during the coronavirus pandemic. Anthony Zaller follows with a discussion
Even during a worldwide pandemic, an employer’s legal requirements and obligations under anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation statutes remain in full effect. Even though this may not be at the top of a business’ list, and given the phased reopening of the economy, employers should take the time to audit their internal policies and processes to