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Associational Disability Accommodation Obligations Under FEHA

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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Time to Update Employee Handbooks

Question: Are there any new employment laws that require me to update my company’s employee handbook? Answer: Yes;…

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Do the New Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Apply to Your Business?

By Tara Clemens Beginning January 1, 2024, most business entities will be required to submit beneficial ownership…

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How Far Does an Employer’s Duty of Care Extend?

Question: One of my employees is stating he contracted COVID-19 at work and his spouse and child then got COVID-19.…

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Mid-Year Check-In

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…

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Face the Music – Sexual Harassment Liability

Question: One of my employees likes to listen to edgy and suggestive music at her desk, saying this makes her more…

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Using Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace

Many employers are starting to use artificial intelligence (AI) systems to help their companies recruit, hire, and…

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Cal/OSHA Revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards

Question: Has Cal/OSHA adopted new workplace guidelines now that California has opened? Answer: Yes, on June 17, 2021,…

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