On July 1, 2020, our firm posted information and guidance for employers in responding to COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. As individuals testing positive for COVID-19 in the workplace has become more prevalent, and as the Centers for Disease Control and...
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California Publishes COVID-19 Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening
Since some businesses are being permitted to open under strict guidelines, the question often arises, “How can I open my business while minimizing the adverse health impacts to my employees and customers as well as comply with the numerous ever-changing laws, orders,...
What should employers know about remote work?
For several months now, businesses throughout California and across the United States have struggled with social distancing and stay-at-home orders. One of the ways employers responded to these challenges was to allow their employees to work from home. Now, many of...
Protecting your business from wage and hour disputes
In recent years, employers and their pay policies have been under increased scrutiny. With the number of wage and hour lawsuits rapidly increasing every year—rates of these cases have risen over 400% since 1997—it is essential for you to know the law and proactively...
New Covid-19 Restrictions On Fresno Businesses July 16, 2020
This afternoon the City of Fresno issued an emergency ordinance that amended Fresno Municipal Code Section 2-514 regarding Fresno's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new ordinance leaves the Municipal Code unchanged but added two significant sections that will...
Ensuring an updated gender and sexuality policy
Employers of all sizes in California must be aware of state and federal laws. New legislation, appeals and significant court rulings may affect how an employer develops training programs, company policies, handbooks and more. In recent years, the law has become more...
Several reasons why an employee handbook is important
Creating an employee handbook is beneficial for both employees and employers. By sitting down and working with a professional to provide an overview of your company's policies, key procedures, guidelines and benefits you set clear expectations. Your handbook can also...
Guidance on Responding to COVID-19 Outbreaks in the Workplace
The California Department of Public Health has provided a COVID-19 outbreak guide for employers in conjunction with the guidance for reopening that the State of California has already provided. The guidance is not intended for healthcare, congregate living settings...
The right way to fire an employee
As a business owner, breaking the news of termination to an employee may be one of the hardest things you’ll have to do. It’s no easy feat to look someone in the eyes and inform them they are losing their source of income, but often it is a necessary evil. While it...
Tips for preventing a toxic workplace
From small businesses to large corporations, toxic working environments are a common problem across many companies and industry types. If left unchecked, a toxic environment may lead to high job turnover rates, substantial losses in productivity and rampant harassment...