BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
When an employee needs time off due to illness or a medical appointment, it can create serious staffing challenges for their employer. This is particularly true for small businesses or those experiencing a busy season. However, state law requires most employers to...
A harassment complaint requires a fast, calm response, not a defensive one. How you handle the next few steps matters more than most employers realize. It sets the tone for everything that follows. California law sets a high bar for how companies must respond, and...
As an employer, it can sometimes be challenging to find the right person for a vacancy you need to fill. Your team has likely had to wade through piles of applications in the past, many of which may have been from people who were totally unsuitable for the role....
An employee may have a documented history of misconduct or declining performance, yet terminating that person can still expose you to a retaliation claim. The risk can be significant when the employee has recently reported discrimination, requested protected leave,...
Promoting an hourly worker to a salaried position can incentivize that professional and others to perform to the best of their capabilities. Upward mobility within a company inspires loyalty and can improve job performance in many cases. A salaried manager is also...
As an employer, it is understandable that you may want to institute a uniform policy or a dress code in the workplace. At the same time, your employees may be unhappy about this change and contest the policy. From a legal perspective, one of the most important things...
California wage and hour laws require employers to maintain accurate, complete and accessible records for all nonexempt employees for at least three years. These requirements are intended to promote wage transparency and help employers demonstrate compliance during...
As an employer, you likely understand that dress codes are legal. You are also aware that they need to apply equally to all employees and that you cannot intentionally discriminate. For instance, it would be discriminatory to give female workers a dress code while not...
Employers often face situations when their employees need to be written up and possibly disciplined for breaking company rules or failing to meet performance criteria. When an employer addresses performance concerns, documentation can be one of the most important...
Both federal regulations and California state statutes require that employers offer reasonable and necessary accommodations to those with disabling medical conditions. Under both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act,...