by Brenna Johnson | Dec 27, 2016 | compliance, employer responsibilities, new laws
California employers will face a series of new laws effective Jan. 1, 2017. Are you ready to comply? Here is a list of some of the laws affecting employers: Senate Bill 3. California’s minimum wage increases from $10 an hour to $10.50 per hour for employers with 26 or...
by Brenna Johnson | Dec 13, 2016 | discrimination and harassment, employer responsibilities, employer restrictions, new laws, personnel policies and procedures
California is at the forefront when it comes to prohibiting transgender discrimination and promoting transgender equality – even as multiple states across the U.S. consider restricting access to restrooms, locker room and other facilities based on the user’s...
by Brenna Johnson | Nov 15, 2016 | compliance, court rulings, discrimination, employer responsibilities, protected classes
California employers should be aware of a ruling that California’s 2nd appellate court issued over the summer in Luis Castro-Ramirez v. Dependable Highway Express. The judges ruled that an employer has a duty to make a reasonable accommodation for an applicant or...
by Brenna Johnson | Nov 1, 2016 | compliance, employer responsibilities, personnel policies and procedures, wage and hour
The election is almost here. As an employer, under the California Elections Code, you have to give employees paid time off to vote if they can’t do so within regular working hours. Post the rules In fact, employers are required to post a notice in a conspicuous spot...
by Brenna Johnson | Sep 27, 2016 | compliance, discrimination, employer responsibilities, wage and hour
Telecommuting employees are a fact of life for many businesses today. But you need to know the regulatory requirements and potential liabilities that go along with employees who work from remote locations. First of all, make sure you have a formal company policy...
by Brenna Johnson | Aug 26, 2016 | court rulings, discrimination, employer responsibilities, protected classes
Job descriptions are not required by law. But they are among the most important documents an employer should have to avoid lawsuits. Up-to-date and accurate job descriptions can protect against charges of discrimination and explain the rationale for classifying...
