November 20, 2024
Arbitration agreements are a staple of many employment relationships in California. These contracts require the employer and an aggrieved employee to submit their dispute to a third-party arbitrator, who receives evidence in a quasi-judicial proceeding and renders a decision that... Read MoreNovember 6, 2024
Running payroll is a necessity, but it can cause frustration for many business leaders. As many as one out of every three businesses make payroll mistakes, leading to unhappy employees and potential penalties. Understandably, many employers look for ways to... Read MoreOctober 25, 2024
In October 2023, California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 497. This legislation makes it easier for employees to file lawsuits against their employers if they’re disciplined or fired within 90 days of engaging in protected activities. The... Read MoreOctober 11, 2024
California has always been a state in which non-compete agreements don’t have much power. The stringent restrictions on these agreements that were in place for years became even stricter in January 2024 with the passing of two amendments, S.B. 699... Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
The recent passage of California Senate Bill 553 requires businesses with 10 or more employees to establish, implement, and maintain a plan to prevent workplace violence. This is part of a larger mandate set by the California Occupational Safety and... Read MoreSeptember 13, 2024
Over the past three decades, public opinion regarding cannabis has shifted dramatically — and legislation along with it. For many patients coping with unique medical challenges, this change has been nothing short of a miracle, offering a viable alternative to... Read MoreAugust 23, 2024
California has some of the most detailed and worker-friendly wage laws in the country. The state’s minimum wage rose to $16 per hour at the beginning of 2024, making it one of the top three highest in the nation. While... Read MoreAugust 9, 2024
As an employer, you must proactively safeguard your business from anything that might disrupt productivity and chemistry within the workplace. One of the biggest threats to your company’s reputation and employee morale is workplace discrimination. Before you can effectively insulate... Read MoreJuly 26, 2024
For years, the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) has been a hot topic in California’s employment law landscape. Since its initial enactment, PAGA has led to thousands of lawsuits against businesses, many of which have been frivolous or, at minimum,... Read MoreJuly 12, 2024
The workplace can be a complex environment, with several aspects to managing the various personalities within your business. One of the most critical of these involves mitigating the risk of retaliation, which occurs when a business or manager takes adverse... Read More
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