This page provides links to informative legal articles by Fenton & Keller attorneys.
Workplace Law Articles
School-Related Leaves as Summer Ends
July 31, 2026
Question: With August approaching, many of my employees have children who go back to school soon. What are my legal obligations as an employer if an employee…
Reminders For Vacation Policies
July 17, 2026
Question: I started a new business and have many questions about vacation for employees. Is this required? Can I implement a “use it or lose it” policy? Can…
Governor’s Executive Order on AI Workforce Disruption
July 3, 2026
Question: I’m a small business owner and have used AI to do certain tasks I would previously have given to staff and make my business more efficient. I heard,…
New Test For Unpaid Volunteers at Nonprofits
June 19, 2026
Question: I run a small nonprofit and have unpaid volunteers in addition to paid staff. When am I permitted to treat an individual as an unpaid volunteer…
WorkplaceLaw
Every other Friday, the Workplace Law column in The Monterey Herald answers a timely question related to legal issues in the workplace.
If you have a workplace law question, please submit it to:
“Workplace Law,” c/o The Monterey Herald,
P.O. Box 271, Monterey CA 93942