Workplace Law Articles Archive
Employer’s Obligations Related to School Leave
August 30, 2024
Question: A staff member has requested time off to participate in activities at their child’s school. Am I required…
PAGA Reform – A Sigh of Relief for Employers?
August 2, 2024
Question: I heard that a law called the “PAGA” was reformed to make it more employer friendly. What is the PAGA and…
New Drug Testing Requirements for Bars and Night Clubs
July 19, 2024
Question: As a bar owner, do I need to provide drug testing kits to patrons after July 1, 2024? Answer: Yes. Beginning…
Workplace Violence Prevention Training
July 5, 2024
Question: My company prepared a written workplace violence prevention plan to comply with the new law on workplace…
Employing Minors During the Summer?
June 21, 2024
Question: A few teenagers have come to my business looking for a summer job. What should I consider when hiring a…
Updates On Use Of AI Tools In The Workplace
June 7, 2024
Question: I own a small, local business and lack the time or resources to recruit new employees. I’m considering using…
SB 478 – The End of Service Charges and Other Hidden Fees?
May 24, 2024
Question: I own a restaurant, and we include a service charge or automatic gratuity on serving large parties. I heard…
Exempt Employee Salary Requirements
May 10, 2024
Question: I heard the Department of Labor changed the salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay.…
Work/Life Balance and the Right to Disconnect
April 26, 2024
Question: As an employer, what can I do to help my employees with their work-life balance? Answer: In the age of…
Indoor Heat Illness Prevention Regulations on the Horizon
April 12, 2024
On March 21, 2024, the CalOSHA Standards Board (CalOSHA) unanimously voted to adopt heat illness prevention regulations…
Reproductive Loss Leave
March 29, 2024
Question: I recently learned there is a new type of leave employees may take concerning reproductive loss. Is this…
New Model Template for Workplace Violence Prevention Plans
March 15, 2024
Question: I heard my business needs to establish a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024. Is this a new…
