As we embark on the year 2024, California’s employment law landscape is poised to continue to present an unfriendly environment for employers. This article proffers some predictions for California employment law in 2024, examining potential legislation and emerging legal trends. Here are a few likely scenarios the Golden State might have in store for employers
Labor Commissioner hearings can be a stressful ordeal. However, with some planning and understanding about the process, employers can set themselves up for the best possible outcome. Here are a few pointers about the strategy during Labor Commissioner hearings, and items to remember while completing the process.
1. Be courteous to everyone during the process.
California employers often ask me the question of what steps can they take to stop employment litigation. My response usually begins with a warning that there is nothing an employer can do that will prevent a frivolous lawsuit, but the employer should focus on what they can control. Employers can only control their actions and
Here are five considerations that should be on the top of every employer’s mind in California during the hiring process in 2024:
1. Does the manager posting job ads understand which pay transparency disclosures are required?
Since January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees are required to include the pay scale for the
As we enter 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 the holiday season. This Friday’s Five covers five reminders for employers about holiday leaves and pay:
1. California employers are not required to provide employees time off
We recommend employers develop a separation checklist to ensure the company’s policies are followed as well as all applicable laws that pertain to the employer. This article provides five issues employers should consider in developing a separation checklist for their company:
1. Documenting reason for termination
Employers should establish a protocol for documenting the reason
Employee terminations and resignations must be planned for in advance to avoid common pitfalls for California employers. This Friday’s Five focuses on critical management and legal considerations during the separation process to minimize potential liability:
1. Documenting the reason for termination
What is the reason for termination? Is there a company policy that was violated?
In my experience as a litigator in California, I’ve found the following five issues to be the most effective way to reduce employment-related lawsuits:
1. Owner/president/CEO is present and available.
One of the single most effective factors in reducing employment lawsuits is if the company’s leader is present at the workplace and is available to
Are there are any “predictive scheduling” requirements under California law? Can California employers change schedules for employees without notice? These are some of the questions I’ve dealt with lately about scheduling requirements in California. This Friday’s Five reviews five issues California employers should understand about regulations pertaining to setting and changing schedules under California law:
By Pooja Patel and Anthony Zaller
July was a busy month for California employment law issues. The issue that dominated the news in July was the California Supreme Court’s ruling in Adolph v. Uber Technologies, LLC holding that employers cannot implement arbitration agreements with employees that waive the employee’s ability to bring claims on behalf