Workplace Law Articles Archive
Do the New Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Apply to Your Business?
November 7, 2023
By Tara Clemens Beginning January 1, 2024, most business entities will be required to submit beneficial ownership…
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
October 27, 2023
Question: My business has only four part-time employees and one volunteer. I was told that as a small employer I am not…
New Fair Chance Act Regulations
September 29, 2023
Question: Our company conducts criminal background checks of prospective employees. Do we need to change our procedures…
Potential Increase in Paid Sick Days for Employees
September 15, 2023
Question: I run a small business and provide my employees with 3 days of sick leave per year. Someone told me employees…
Court Clarifies Pregnancy Disability Discrimination Law
September 1, 2023
Question: I am a new manager, and I’m confused about how to handle work restrictions for employees who are pregnant.…
School Related Leave
August 18, 2023
Question: August is here which means students are going back to school. As an employer, what are my legal obligations…
Updated Form I-9
August 4, 2023
Question: I heard the federal government just updated its Form I-9. Do I need to immediately start using the updated…
How Far Does an Employer’s Duty of Care Extend?
July 21, 2023
Question: One of my employees is stating he contracted COVID-19 at work and his spouse and child then got COVID-19.…
Mid-Year Check-In
July 19, 2023
Question: I try my best to stay up to date on new employment laws. I just realized that it’s already July and I’m…
Face the Music – Sexual Harassment Liability
June 23, 2023
Question: One of my employees likes to listen to edgy and suggestive music at her desk, saying this makes her more…
Using Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
June 21, 2023
Many employers are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) systems to help their companies recruit, hire, and…
Cal/OSHA Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards
July 21, 2021
Question: Has Cal/OSHA adopted new workplace guidelines now that California has opened? Answer: Yes, on June 17, 2021,…