Happy New Year. I started the Friday’s Five articles in the summer of 2014, and the interest in the articles has been more than I expected. I appreciate everyone who has read them and provided comments and feedback. If you have any topics you would like me to address, please let me know. With that
AB 168 was approved by Governor Brown on October 12, 2017 which prohibits employers from seeking or taking into consideration an applicant’s prior compensation and benefits when determining whether to hire the applicant, and in setting the applicant’s compensation and benefits. The new law creates Labor Code section 432.3. This Friday’s Five covers five
The National Labor Relations Board issued a ruling this week that reverses the Board’s ruling issued under the Obama administration in regards to who can be held a “joint employer.” The ruling is critical to businesses in the franchisee industry as well as businesses that use contract workers. This Friday’s Five reviews five keys issues
With the fires effecting large portions of Southern California and Los Angeles this week, it is a good time to review some of the obligations employers have in regards to pay and leave issues during times of natural disasters. The picture above is one I took showing the smoke covering the northern part of
Matt Lauer’s abrupt departure from NBC illustrate important lessons employers should take away from this week’s events in how to investigate and respond to harassment claims. It is important it note that NBC is not like most employers in that this one of the most newsworthy and public harassment allegation cases in the nation and
Happy Thanksgiving. I hope everyone is getting some time to relax and enjoy some time with their families. Entering the holiday season, it is a good time to review employer’s obligations to accommodate requests for time off for holidays and best pay practices during holiday leaves. This Friday’s Five covers five reminders for employers about
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on October 2, 2017 in Epic System Corp. v. Lewis. And while the case may not make headline news, it has very important ramifications for employers across the country. At issue is whether employers can legally compel employees to enter into arbitration agreements which contain class action
Another Friday – another Friday’s Five. November 2017, a great time to have a refresher course on five obligations employers have under California law to prevent and correct any potential harassment and discrimination in the workplace:
1. Duty to prevent harassment
The Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) requires employers to take “all reasonable steps
This Friday’s Five is a bit of a break from the legal updates and a focus on running a business. Through my profession of defending employers, I get to see a lot of different businesses and a lot of different types of business owners, CEOs, COOs, and Human Resource directors. There are common characteristics of
It has been a few years that the California Supreme Court issued its groundbreaking ruling in Brinker Restaurant Group v. Superior Court. With the end of the year approaching and employers preparing for the new year and the new legal obligations that come with it, now is a good time for employers to audit meal