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Associational Disability Accommodation Obligations Under FEHA
June 5, 2026
Question: I have an employee whose spouse has a disability and requires ongoing care. The employee requested a modified work schedule so the employee can take the spouse to pre-scheduled doctors’ appointments. Do I have to accommodate this request? Answer: Maybe. Historically, there has been confusion about whether California law (the Fair Employment…
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By Tara Clemens Beginning January 1, 2024, most business entities will be required to submit beneficial ownership…
How Far Does an Employer’s Duty of Care Extend?
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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
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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
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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,…
