When interviewing potential employees, California employers must navigate a complex landscape to ensure their practices are compliant and effective. Here are five essential practices to consider:

1. Understand Prohibited Questions to Avoid Discrimination

California law restricts employers from asking certain questions during interviews that could be seen as discriminatory. Employers must refrain from asking about

When hiring an employee, employers need to be mindful that any tests of the employee’s skills during the hiring process does not cross the line to become actual work that the applicant must be paid for.  Employers sometimes will ask applicants to demonstrate their food preparation skills in a restaurant setting, handling tools in a