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.
I am not sure of the cause, but my office has seen an increase in Labor Commissioner claims filed over the last two months. Employers need to prepare and plan on how to defend these claims, and with some planning, the process is a lot less daunting. Here are five effective strategies in defending Labor
Employers need to understand their rights and obligations when they receive notice of a complaint through the Labor Commissioner. The process can seem daunting, but with a little preparation it can be managed effectively. This Friday’s Five post sets out a brief explanation of the five steps that most Labor Commissioner proceedings follow:
Step one:
I’ve recently written a series of posts regarding the Berman hearing process available for employees to resolve wage disputes before the Labor Commissioner. See previous posts: Overview Of Berman Hearings Before The Labor Commissioner and How To Prepare For a Berman Hearing. But can an employer have an employee sign an arbitration agreement in which the
I’ve had a lot of interest from clients lately about the details of the administrative hearing process that employees can pursue before the California Labor Commissioner. With this interest, and just having represented a client at a Berman hearing this week, I wanted to explain the process in a series of posts.
An employee seeking