Workplace Law Articles Archive

New Drug Testing Requirements for Bars and Night Clubs

Question: As a bar owner, do I need to provide drug testing kits to patrons after July 1, 2024? Answer: Yes.  Beginning…

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Workplace Violence Prevention Training

Question: My company prepared a written workplace violence prevention plan to comply with the new law on workplace…

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Employing Minors During the Summer?

Question: A few teenagers have come to my business looking for a summer job.  What should I consider when hiring a…

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Updates On Use Of AI Tools In The Workplace

Question: I own a small, local business and lack the time or resources to recruit new employees.  I’m considering using…

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SB 478 – The End of Service Charges and Other Hidden Fees?

Question:  I own a restaurant, and we include a service charge or automatic gratuity on serving large parties. I heard…

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Exempt Employee Salary Requirements

Question:  I heard the Department of Labor changed the salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay.…

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Work/Life Balance and the Right to Disconnect

Question:  As an employer, what can I do to help my employees with their work-life balance? Answer:  In the age of…

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Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Regulations on the Horizon

On March 21, 2024, the CalOSHA Standards Board (CalOSHA) unanimously voted to adopt heat illness prevention regulations…

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Reproductive Loss Leave

Question: I recently learned there is a new type of leave employees may take concerning reproductive loss. Is this…

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New Model Template for Workplace Violence Prevention Plans

Question: I heard my business needs to establish a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024.  Is this a new…

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Prior Marijuana Use – No Questions Asked?

Question:  I’ve heard that, as a business owner, I can no longer ask employees or potential employees about prior…

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Gender Identity and Expression Harassment

Question: I follow California’s requirements for posting notices and providing harassment prevention training to my…

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