Category Archives: Employment Lawyer For Employers
Medical Records and Disability Accommodations: A Guide for Employers in California
There are federal and state laws in place to protect disabled job applicants and employees. An employer in California may be required to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified disabled worker who can perform the essential functions of a job position. Employers can request medical records from employees who are seeking a reasonable accommodation—but… Read More »
Can Employers Require Uniforms and Dress Codes?
Employers in California often want to require employees to wear uniforms or to abide by certain dress codes, which may also include personal grooming standards. If you want to require your employees to wear specific uniforms while they perform their work duties, or if you want to create a dress code or personal grooming… Read More »
What are the Sexual Harassment Training Requirements for Employers in California?
California has some of the most comprehensive workplace sexual harassment training requirements in the entire country. Under California law (Government Code section 12950.1), “an employer having five or more employees” is subject to sexual harassment training standards. Within this article, our Riverside County employment lawyer provides a guide to sexual harassment training requirements for… Read More »
Employment Law News: Major Deal Reached to Reform PAGA in California
On June 18, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders announced that they had reached a comprehensive deal to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). This reform is, potentially, good news for employers in California—as PAGA liability has increased dramatically in recent years. Here, our California employment lawyer provides an overview of… Read More »
California Court Ruled Stock Options are Not Classified as Wages
In April 2024, the California Court of Appeal, First District issued an instructive decision in the case of Shah v. Skillz Inc. Notably, the appeals court determined that stock options are not classified as wages. This is an important decision as the State of California has some of the most comprehensive, stringent wage and… Read More »
The Top Four Mistakes to Avoid When an Employee Brings a Wage and Hour Complaint
Wage and hour laws—from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to California state regulations—are designed to establish minimum standards for worker pay, including minimum wage, overtime protections, and meal/rest break requirements. As an employer, you have a proactive responsibility to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. If an… Read More »
Prevailing Employer in California May Recover Costs in FEHA Claims—But Only if that Claim was “Objectively Frivolous”
In January 2024, the California Fourth District Court of Appeal issued an instructive decision in the case of Neeble-Diamond v. Hotel Cal. By the Sea, LLC. The court reversed the award of costs that had been entered in favor of an employee in a Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) claim. The court emphasized… Read More »
Notice for Employers in California: Updates to the State’s “Time of Hire” Pamphlet
As explained by the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers are required to distribute specific pamphlets to new hires that detail various employee rights and benefits. There are six required notices: Unemployment Insurance Workers’ Compensation Rights and Benefits Paid Family Leave Rights of Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Sexual Harassment State… Read More »
Which Employment Laws Apply When an Employer in California Hires a Remote Worker?
Remote work is on the rise. According to data cited by Forbes magazine, 12 percent of full-time U.S. workers are fully remote. Another 28 percent of full-time employees work under a hybrid model. This raises an important question for an employer: What employment laws apply if you hire a fully remote worker in another… Read More »
Proposed California Employment Law: The Right to Disconnect
Recently, California State Assemblymember Matt Haney—a Democrat representing San Francisco—introduced Assembly Bill 2751 (AB 2751) in the state legislature. The proposed legislation would create a “right to disconnect” in California. In other words, it would limit an employer’s ability to reach out to an employee regarding a workplace matter during off hours. Here, our… Read More »
