AB 1897 — The California Employer’s Next Nightmare
Hey, it's Halloween. Have you heard about Assembly Bill 1897? It will make you scream. AB 1897 enacts a new section to the Labor Code, section 2810.3. This section applies [...]
It’s The Little Things In Life … And Business That Matter — Like Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Itemized Wage Statements. Just ask Classic Upholstery
We often speak of the little things in life that really matter. The same is true in business. Often the little things in business really do matter. These little things add [...]
The NFL Does It. Can I Discipline My Employee for Off-Work Behavior?
The headlines are revolting. The photographs and videos are repulsive. NFL players abusing their wives, girlfriends and children. The latest scenarios will generate much discussion, and hopefully many changed lives [...]
It’s Here – State Mandated Paid Sick Leave (AB 1522)
Touted as the “Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014, the State of California mandates paid sick leave starting on July 1, 2015. By law, an eligible employee accrues paid sick [...]
Even Those Who “Like” On Facebook Are A Protected Class
We advise clients that they are free to terminate the employment relationship with a worker unless the action either breaches a contract or violates public policy. A public policy violation [...]
Claims for Minimum Wage Violations Extended
Labor Code section 1194.2 allows an employee to seek liquidated damages if (s)he was not paid minimum wage. The amount of liquidated damages is equal to the unpaid wages. In essence, [...]