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Reminders For Vacation Policies
July 17, 2026
Question: I started a new business and have many questions about vacation for employees. Is this required? Can I implement a “use it or lose it” policy? Can I control and limit the employees’ vacation and policy structure? Can I advance vacation hours to employees? Can employees share vacation? Answer: Vacation Benefits Are Not Required In California,…
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Update on Meal Period Waivers
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Question: Some of my employees regularly waive their 30-minute meal breaks so they can leave earlier. We normally ask…
Employing Minors or Interns During the Summer
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Question: A teenager stopped by my business looking for a summer job. Can I hire the teenager as an unpaid intern?…
Reminder On Workplace Violence Prevention
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Question: I run a small non-profit. Last year, we implemented our workplace violence prevention plan and did…
The Employment Development Department’s Work Sharing Program
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Question: I run a large warehouse with over 300 employees and business has been steadily decreasing for the last five…
Regulating Employers’ Use of Artificial Intelligence
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Question: I heard that California is going to adopt new laws that limit an employer’s ability to use AI when making…
Maintaining Data Security in the Workplace
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Question: My company recently experienced a data breach in which some of our employees’ personal information was…
Form I-9 Updates
April 11, 2025
Question: I heard the federal government recently made changes to Form I-9. Can you explain what this means for…
Remaining COVID-19 Obligations for Employers
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Question: I haven’t had an employee test positive for Covid-19 in a while. Someone just notified me this morning that…