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Update Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Question: I have a workplace violence prevention plan, but I have not updated or reviewed it since I created it in 2024.  Do I need to review my workplace violence prevention plan each year? Answer: Yes, employers in California are required to review their workplace violence prevention plan annually, when a deficiency is observed or becomes apparent, or…

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Latest Workplace Law Articles

Form I-9 Updates

Question: I heard the federal government recently made changes to Form I-9.  Can you explain what this means for…

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Remaining COVID-19 Obligations for Employers

Question: I haven’t had an employee test positive for Covid-19 in a while.  Someone just notified me this morning that…

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Changes in Partition Action Laws

When multiple people own real estate together, any owner can generally force the property to be divided or sold to end…

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New Year, New Workplace Laws: What Employers Need to Know in 2025

As 2025 begins, California employers face a number of significant legal updates affecting wage and hour rules, hiring…

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Political Activity and Speech in the Workplace

Question: A few of my employees want to take time off work to attend political rallies.  I have also overheard…

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Social Media in the Workplace

Question: I heard that one of my employees is posting about another employee on social media. This is outside of work,…

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DEI Executive Orders and the Impact on Private Employers

Question: I saw on the news that President Trump issued executive orders banning DEI programs.  What do these orders…

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New Year, New Minimum Wage 2025

Question:  As a business owner, I normally update my staff hourly wages and salaries each January.  What is the minimum…

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