Workplace Law Articles Archive

Refresher on Exemption Thresholds

Question: I’m going to hire a new employee soon.  I want this person to be exempt from the normal overtime and meal and…

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Employment Restraining Orders

Question: I run a small restaurant.  Over the past month, one of my staff member’s ex boyfriends has shown up several…

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New Anti-Hate Speech Training Requirements

Question: I am a business owner and heard there are new anti-hate speech training requirements.  Is this true, and if…

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How Should a California Employer Handle a Deceased Employee’s Final Pay

Question: One of our employees recently passed away.  How should a California employer handle the employee’s final pay,…

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DOL Issues Guidance on FMLA Leave When Travelling to Medical Appointments

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has long allowed eligible employees to take leave to attend qualifying…

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School-Related Leaves as Summer Ends

Question: With August approaching, many of my employees have children who go back to school soon.  What are my legal…

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Reminders For Vacation Policies

Question: I started a new business and have many questions about vacation for employees.  Is this required?  Can I…

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Governor’s Executive Order on AI Workforce Disruption

Question: I’m a small business owner and have used AI to do certain tasks I would previously have given to staff and…

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New Test For Unpaid Volunteers at Nonprofits

Question: I run a small nonprofit and have unpaid volunteers in addition to paid staff.  When am I permitted to treat…

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Associational Disability Accommodation Obligations Under FEHA

Question:  I have an employee whose spouse has a disability and requires ongoing care.  The employee requested a…

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Considerations For Termination of an Underperforming Employee

Question: I run a small business and am considering terminating an employee.  What are the main things I should…

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Updates to Form I-9 Enforcement Policy

Question: I heard that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently revised its enforcement policy for Form…

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