Employers: What You Need to Post Where
Every new year comes with new laws and 2018 is no exception, especially for employers. In a December update from Allen Matkins Labor and Employment group, the firm detailed the requirements of Senate Bill...
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Does My Boss Have to Accommodate My Religious Holidays?
It seems like it should be easy to get time off for religious holidays. But some employees are hitting a wall when it comes to their requests – paid or not. Imagine this:...
New E-Verify Employment Law Goes into Effect January 1st
On January 1, 2016, employers will need to abide by a new California employment law that restricts the use of the E-Verify system. The E-Verify system enables employers to verify workers are authorized to...
Can I get workers’ compensation as an independent contractor?
If you are an independent contractor and are injured while performing your job, you may be wondering if you are entitled to workers’ compensation under your employer. The short answer is no, and here...
Employee or Independent Contractor: A Look at Current California Employment Law
Employees and independent contractors have separate provisions and exemptions under California employment law, so it is important for both employers and workers to understand the differences between the two classifications. No one wants to...
California’s Fair Pay Act: What It Means for Employers and Employees
You may have been hearing about a new employment law in California called the Fair Pay Act, which is awaiting Governor Brown’s signature but expected to go into effect shortly. The Fair Pay Act...
Are Employee Handbooks Required under California Laws?
Employment laws in California offer certain provisions to employers, including a number of rights and protections specific to businesses within the state. As part of these employment laws, an employer is not required to...
New California Employment Law: Paid Sick Leave
On July 1, 2015, the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 went into effect. This new employment law impacts how employers handle paid sick days for workers. The New Rules According to the...
How to Appeal an Unemployment Decision in California
If you applied for unemployment in California, but were denied, then you may want to consider appealing the unemployment decision to try and recover the benefits. According to the State of California Employment Development...
What is OSHA?
U.S. Employment Laws Include OSHA Workplace Regulations If you have ever been employed, then you have likely been protected by OSHA. If you have ever run a business, then you have likely been regulated...