Employers in California must avoid retaliation claims to maintain a positive reputation. Retaliation occurs when an employer punishes an employee for engaging in a protected activity. These activities may include filing a complaint or participating in an...
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How can employers protect against retaliation claims?
CalMatters reported 3,378 workplace retaliation cases in 2022 in California. The state has some extensive protections for workers, and employers face the challenge of safeguarding their workplaces from potential retaliation claims. Retaliation claims can arise when...
Strategies to defend your business against lawsuits
As an employer in California, you must be aware of potential class action lawsuits and the strategies to defend your company's interests. Legal actions can be financially and reputationally damaging, making it important to protect your business. Safeguarding your...
How employers can minimize their chances of a termination lawsuit
Anytime a company needs to let a worker go, the possibility of conflict looms large. Even someone who dislikes their job and does not turn out their best work for a company will likely become angry over the unexpected inconvenience of losing their position. Sometimes,...
4 FMLA mistakes employers need to avoid
The Family and Medical Leave Act is a federal law that grants eligible employees in California the right to take unpaid leave for certain family or medical reasons without the risk of losing their job. While this law aims to provide job protection and security to...
How employers can promote mental health in the workplace
Despite growing awareness of its importance, there continues to be a stigma around mental health issues. Indeed, people struggling with these issues may have difficulty performing their best at work. However, employers must realize that their support may foster a...
What factors can justify pay disparity?
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...
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...
California further expands whistleblower protection
In a decision made in May of 2023, California Supreme Court extended whistleblower protection by clarifying what constituted the act of disclosing information to an employer. Defining disclosure The decision was in connection to a complaint filed by a nightclub...