BUILDING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSES
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...
The Covid 19 pandemic has driven businesses into a new era of remote work. We see how technology businesses adapt to the new normal of working from home. While this setup has advantages, it has created new challenges for companies in protecting their trade secrets....
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...
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...
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...
When an employee is searching for a new job, a positive reference from a former employer can make all the difference. But what happens when a previous employer decides to give a negative reference? Is this legal? May employers give negative job references? Employers...
Drug and alcohol addiction carries much less stigma than in previous eras. Decades ago, those suffering from substance abuse and addiction could expect little understanding from employers when they needed time off for rehabilitation. Now more employees feel better...
Employees are required by law to be given various breaks during their shifts. California employers need to know the applicable laws and apply them. There are also some special circumstances employers should be aware of. In California, employees who work five hours or...
The Labor Commissioner has published a poster relating to the notice requirements of the new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave law. Employers should make this poster available to employees as soon as possible and post it in a conspicuous place in the workplace for...
On November 4, 2021, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration released an unpublished version of the language to be submitted for the Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”) concerning vaccination and testing. It also created...