BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
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...
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...
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...
Mental illnesses are among the most prevalent and debilitating health concerns of our time. In fact, health conditions lead to more lost workdays than back pain or arthritis and affects a staggering one in five adults in the United States. According to the CDC,...
Workplace retaliation is a real problem for employers and employees alike. A study conducted by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revealed that workplace retaliation made up 42.8% of all harassment claims, more than any claims for race, sex, age,...
In early June 2020, the United States Supreme Court ruled to expand Title VII protections of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The new federal law forbids employers from discriminating against employees based on sexual orientation or transgender status. The ruling marks a...
The United States Department of Labor requires you to inform employees of your company policies and their rights. For many businesses, a thorough employee handbook is the best way to provide employees with this information in a way that is clear, thorough and easy to...