Workplace Law Articles Archive
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…
Prior Marijuana Use – No Questions Asked?
March 1, 2024
Question: I’ve heard that, as a business owner, I can no longer ask employees or potential employees about prior…
Gender Identity and Expression Harassment
February 16, 2024
Question: I follow California’s requirements for posting notices and providing harassment prevention training to my…
New, Relaxed Guidelines for Dealing with COVID in the Workplace
February 2, 2024
Question: Have there been any changes to the testing requirements or isolation periods for COVID-19 positive cases in…
Leave of Absence as a Reasonable Accommodation
January 19, 2024
Question: My employee has been on medical leave for 2 months. How long do I have to provide a leave of absence? Answer:…
New Required Notice and Expansion of California Paid Sick Leave
January 5, 2024
Question: I recently learned I must increase the amount of paid sick leave I’m providing to my employees. Is this…
New Year, New Minimum Wage
December 22, 2023
Question: As a business owner, I normally update my staff hourly wages and salaries each January. What is the minimum…