Despite being in the same company, each employee can have varying qualifications and responsibilities, potentially affecting the value of their wages. Compensation can be challenging to discuss, especially when some employees feel adversely affected by specific...
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Employment Law
3 questions for making consistent employment decisions
Management could be crucial in maintaining consistency among employment decisions. Keeping uniformity could protect employers from retaliation or discrimination complaints. Any inconsistencies could make employees question the basis of their decisions, possibly...
3 ways for California employers to avoid harassment lawsuits
California state statutes and also federal rules prohibit harassment of all sorts in the workplace. Employees should not face abuse based on their sex, race or other protected characteristics. Jokes at the expense of older adults and those with disabilities, hostile...
Can employers deny a reasonable accommodation request?
Growing businesses thrive when they have efficient and happy employees. Employees work best when they are under the right conditions and believe the company cares for them. One of the ways businesses can help their employees perform is by providing reasonable...
How to prevent a wrongful termination claim
How to prevent a wrongful termination claim It is understandable for a person to be upset after losing their job, yet an employer must do what is best for the company. As the employer, you cannot overlook employees who hinder the growth and success of the business...
What happens if you can’t make payroll?
Running a company is no easy feat. It is not unheard of for a company to get into financial difficulties and be unable to pay its employees on time. However, employees are entitled to their wages, and failure to pay on time may result in legal repercussions. Not...
How an anti-retaliation policy benefits business owners
Employees have the right to file a complaint if they believe their employer is violating the law or engaging in unethical practices. How the company responds to these complaints is crucial in preventing additional retaliation charges. If you or a supervisor at your...
Proper recordkeeping is key to defending against wage claims
There are both federal and state laws that establish the financial obligations of employers to their workers. Companies have to follow minimum wage laws and other rules when compensating employees for the services they provide. Workers paid on an hourly basis or who...
Can firing an older employee qualify as wrongful termination?
Employers can dismiss an employee for several reasons. If you fire an employee who’s 40 years old and above, it is possible that said employee might claim wrongful termination based on age discrimination. What is wrongful termination? Wrongful termination occurs when...
Legislative Update – March 2023
California’s legislative session is in full-swing with a variety of bills introduced that could impact compliance and notice requirements for employers. A selection of these bills is below. It is early in the life span of these bills which an and often do change...