Starting on Jan. 1, 2023, California’s new pay transparency law goes into effect. This law, which is similar to others that are already in effect throughout the country, is aimed in part at helping prospective and current employees ensure that their pay or the pay...
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2 ways to reduce the chance of problems when firing someone
An employee who is upset that you are firing them may seek to take legal action against you. Even if they do not get far, the stress of the situation and the effect it can have on other employees are best avoided. If you need to let someone go, you must understand all...
2 tips for employers that can help avoid wage and hour disputes
Employees deserve to receive the pay they’re due for the hours they work. It’s up to employers to ensure this happens. Employees who aren’t paid for the hours they worked can file claims against their employer. This can be a challenging situation that can pull you...
What California employers should know about the new marijuana law
Ever since California legalized marijuana for recreational use in Nov. 2016 employees and employers have faced a problem. There was nothing in the law forbidding employers from firing or not hiring someone who tested positive for cannabis in a pre-hiring or random...
3 lawful reasons to fire an employee
California is an at-will employment state. This means that either party can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for whatever reason – so long as that reason is legal. If you unlawfully dismiss an employee from their role, they might file a wrongful...
3 ways to protect the company when someone alleges harassment
Employee complaints can cost your company thousands, which is why being proactive about them is so important. Things may go well for your company for years without any employee incidents, but that can change in a heartbeat. You need to have proper protocols in place...
Mistakes to avoid when facing workplace discrimination claims
An accusation of discrimination, whether true or false, can greatly hurt the organization’s reputation and financial standing. Unfortunately, despite most organizations’ best efforts to eliminate this vice from the workplace, these accusations still come up from time...
How to eliminate abandonment from your organization
What do you do when an employee goes MIA? Say, one day they fail to report to work without notice. Unexplained absenteeism can be a reason for concern. And if this goes on for a number of consecutive days, it becomes an abandonment of duty. Understandably, you might...
Is California an at-will employment state?
California is an at-will employment state, which means that an employer can decide to terminate employees’ roles at any time without having to provide a reason. Either party, the employee or the employer can terminate the position at will with notice. With that in...
What are the signs of workplace retaliation?
Every worker should feel safe and respected at the workplace. If this does not happen and your rights are violated, you can file a complaint against the responsible party with your employer or a higher authority. When you file a formal complaint against your superiors...