Monthly Archives: August 2022
What Employers Should Know About Retaliation
It is important for employers in California to understand how retaliation is defined under state and federal law, and the ways in which certain types of actions could constitute unlawful retaliation. Laws Prohibiting Retaliation at California Workplaces Many different state and federal laws prohibit retaliation in the workplace against employees who engage in protected… Read More »
How Failing To Provide Proper Wage Statements Can Prove Costly To Your California Business
If you run a California business with nonexempt employees–i.e., workers who are subject to minimum wage and overtime laws–you need to keep detailed time records of any and all hours worked and applicable pay rates. Each employee must receive a wage statement (pay stub) explaining for each pay period, explaining how that employee’s pay… Read More »
Is Your Employer Liable For Injuries You Sustain At An Off-Site Work Meeting?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have shifted to working from home either part- or full-time. This does, however, raise an interesting legal question. Under California law, an employer has an “affirmative duty” to provide employees with a safe workplace. But does that duty extend to employees working out of their home or… Read More »