As a business owner in California, you wear many hats—manager, strategist, and sometimes even janitor. But when it comes to managing employees, the Golden State’s complex employment laws can turn what seems like a simple task into a legal minefield. While small businesses often handle human resources tasks in-house, there comes a point when hiring
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act was passed by the Senate and signed by President Trump on March 19, 2020. The Act provides for two paid leaves that employers across the United States must provide to employees in response to the coronavirus epidemic. The Act is effective in 15 days and applies to employers with
It may come as a surprise, but Stephen Colbert is human, and like the rest of us,
has a mother. He has taken a leave of absence from his show to apparently spend time with his ailing mother. An article I read recently notes how Colbert’s leave could trigger family medical leave. I thought the