Can You Get Fired Without a Written Warning in California?
There are many laws in place to protect California employees, and as an employer, you may be considering firing an employee from their job and want to be sure you [...]
What Is Considered a Hostile Work Environment in California?
A hostile environment can make it very difficult to continue to go to work each day. Every day can pose new challenges that make it hard to concentrate or complete [...]
California Overtime and Work Break Laws: What Employers Need to Know
There are strict and specific laws in California that employers must follow regarding the wages and break allowance for workers. If an employer fails to follow these rules or doesn’t [...]
Is Poaching Employees Illegal in California?
For many businesses, hiring new employees is a matter of an investment of time and other resources. Some companies spend a great deal of time recruiting and then training employees. [...]
What Is the California Employment Development Department (EDD)?
The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is a government agency that provides benefit services to California employers and employees. The EDD's primary goals involve assisting workers with employment and maintaining [...]
California Employers: Stop Rounding! Camp v. Home Depot
Round is a great shape for balls, oranges, watches and even tires. “Round” should not be anything associated with your employees’ wages. Don’t round wages to the nearest quarter-hour, 10 [...]