California offers more protections from employment discrimination based on personal characteristics than many other states. In addition to the characteristics protected under federal law like race, gender, religion, nationality, age and disability, California law...
Businesses operating in the construction sector often have unpredictable workloads. The company may have three major project clients at the same time, followed by a week of no new projects. As such, employment costs can be a major financial strain in the construction...
A well-trained human resources (HR) department protects a business. In California, where employment laws are especially strict, HR is not just about hiring and managing employees. It is also about ensuring legal compliance and avoiding costly mistakes. Below are some...
Many employers assume that if they have to pay for overtime hours, it means paying time and a half. And this is often true. If workers exceed 40 hours during the week or even eight hours in a single day, this triggers overtime payments, which should be time and a half...
In most states, overtime is fairly simple. A standard workweek is considered to be 40 hours. If someone works more than 40 hours, then they are eligible for overtime pay for all of the excess. For instance, a person who worked 42 hours would receive their standard...
There is a degree of conflict in any employment relationship. Organizations want the best talent for the lowest price, while workers typically want the best wages and most flexible working arrangements possible. Ideally, the business and the professional establish...
Picture this: Your employer isn't outright firing you, but they're making your work life a nightmare and so intolerable that any reasonable person would feel compelled to quit. The constant micromanaging, impossible deadlines and even outright hostility designed to...
California has very strict labor laws that include requirements for employers to provide employees with time to eat and rest while they’re working. These requirements are based on the number of hours the employee is working on a shift. Some industries, including the...
Intellectual property is not much of a concern for some businesses. For others, it is the key to their success. If someone were to get hold of certain information, it could prove devastating. Thus, those business owners need to understand how they can protect it. Here...
When an employee informs their employer that they are pregnant, they need to take certain actions to ensure they reasonably accommodate the employee. A few adjustments can help the employee continue to perform their duties safely and effectively. Here is what they...
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