Workplace Law Articles Archive

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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Update Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Question: I have a workplace violence prevention plan, but I have not updated or reviewed it since I created it in…

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Potential Mileage Tax and Employer Reimbursements

Question: I heard that California is considering passing a mileage tax. Is that true? If it did, would I have to…

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Requirements for Tip Pooling Arrangements

Q: I run a small restaurant, and I want to make sure that everyone is rewarded equally for their hard work. Can I ask…

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Updates Regarding Compensable Pre-Hire and Onboarding Activities

Question:  I am planning to hire a new employee soon.  I have a few pre-employment activities planned for this new…

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2026 Minimum Wage and Salary

Question: As a business owner, I normally update my staff hourly wages at the beginning of each year.  Can you remind…

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